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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.60, 1,163.48 and 594.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.60, 1,163.48 and 594.48 is: 819.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.60 : 1,163.48 = 594.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.60/1,163.48 = 594.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.60x = 1,163.48 × 594.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.60x = 691,665.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,665.59/843.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.90

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