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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.76, 1,164.04 and 533.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.76, 1,164.04 and 533.20 is: 735.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.76 : 1,164.04 = 533.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.76/1,164.04 = 533.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.76x = 1,164.04 × 533.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.76x = 620,666.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,666.13/843.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.60

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