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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.77, 1,163.19 and 594.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.77, 1,163.19 and 594.32 is: 819.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.77 : 1,163.19 = 594.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.77/1,163.19 = 594.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.77x = 1,163.19 × 594.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.77x = 691,301.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,301.26/843.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.31

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