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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.59, 1,163.89 and 548.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.59, 1,163.89 and 548.65 is: 756.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.59 : 1,163.89 = 548.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.59/1,163.89 = 548.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.59x = 1,163.89 × 548.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.59x = 638,568.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,568.66/843.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.97

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