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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.47, 1,164.18 and 548.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.47, 1,164.18 and 548.22 is: 756.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.47 : 1,164.18 = 548.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.47/1,164.18 = 548.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.47x = 1,164.18 × 548.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.47x = 638,226.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,226.76/843.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.67

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