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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.72, 1,164.36 and 703.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.72, 1,164.36 and 703.60 is: 970.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.72 : 1,164.36 = 703.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.72/1,164.36 = 703.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.72x = 1,164.36 × 703.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.72x = 819,243.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,243.70/843.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 970.99

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