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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.49, 1,163.01 and 548.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.49, 1,163.01 and 548.65 is: 756.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.49 : 1,163.01 = 548.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.49/1,163.01 = 548.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.49x = 1,163.01 × 548.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.49x = 638,085.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,085.44/843.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.48

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