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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.52, 1,163.84 and 548.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.52, 1,163.84 and 548.16 is: 756.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.52 : 1,163.84 = 548.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.52/1,163.84 = 548.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.52x = 1,163.84 × 548.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.52x = 637,970.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,970.53/843.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.32

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