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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.74, 1,164.16 and 512.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.74, 1,164.16 and 512.16 is: 706.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.74 : 1,164.16 = 512.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.74/1,164.16 = 512.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.74x = 1,164.16 × 512.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.74x = 596,227.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,227.80/843.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.65

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