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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.40, 1,164.36 and 528.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.40, 1,164.36 and 528.99 is: 730.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.40 : 1,164.36 = 528.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.40/1,164.36 = 528.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.40x = 1,164.36 × 528.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.40x = 615,934.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,934.80/843.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.30

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