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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.55, 1,163.37 and 677.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.55, 1,163.37 and 677.71 is: 934.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.55 : 1,163.37 = 677.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.55/1,163.37 = 677.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.55x = 1,163.37 × 677.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.55x = 788,427.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,427.48/843.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 934.65

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