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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.48, 1,163.50 and 623

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.48, 1,163.50 and 623 is: 859.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.48 : 1,163.50 = 623 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.48/1,163.50 = 623/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.48x = 1,163.50 × 623
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.48x = 724,860.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,860.50/843.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.37

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