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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.54, 1,163.74 and 528.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.54, 1,163.74 and 528.72 is: 729.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.54 : 1,163.74 = 528.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.54/1,163.74 = 528.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.54x = 1,163.74 × 528.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.54x = 615,292.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,292.61/843.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.42

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