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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.45, 1,164.20 and 548.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.45, 1,164.20 and 548.70 is: 757.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.45 : 1,164.20 = 548.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.45/1,164.20 = 548.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.45x = 1,164.20 × 548.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.45x = 638,793.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,793.80/843.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.36

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