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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.58, 1,164.04 and 564.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.58, 1,164.04 and 564.31 is: 778.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.58 : 1,164.04 = 564.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.58/1,164.04 = 564.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.58x = 1,164.04 × 564.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.58x = 656,879.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,879.41/843.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.68

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