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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.74, 1,163.76 and 545.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.74, 1,163.76 and 545.06 is: 751.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.74 : 1,163.76 = 545.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.74/1,163.76 = 545.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.74x = 1,163.76 × 545.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.74x = 634,319.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,319.03/843.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.79

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