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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.72, 1,163.74 and 563.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.72, 1,163.74 and 563.82 is: 777.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.72 : 1,163.74 = 563.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.72/1,163.74 = 563.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.72x = 1,163.74 × 563.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.72x = 656,139.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,139.89/843.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.67

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