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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.51, 1,163.75 and 563.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.51, 1,163.75 and 563.92 is: 778.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.51 : 1,163.75 = 563.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.51/1,163.75 = 563.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.51x = 1,163.75 × 563.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.51x = 656,261.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,261.87/843.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.01

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