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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.44, 1,164.16 and 563.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.44, 1,164.16 and 563.76 is: 778.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.44 : 1,164.16 = 563.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.44/1,164.16 = 563.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.44x = 1,164.16 × 563.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.44x = 656,306.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,306.84/843.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.13

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