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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.75, 1,161.81 and 677.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.75, 1,161.81 and 677.16 is: 932.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.75 : 1,161.81 = 677.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.75/1,161.81 = 677.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.75x = 1,161.81 × 677.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.75x = 786,731.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,731.26/843.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 932.42

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