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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.78, 1,165.96 and 735.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.78, 1,165.96 and 735.52 is: 1,016.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.78 : 1,165.96 = 735.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.78/1,165.96 = 735.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.78x = 1,165.96 × 735.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.78x = 857,586.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 857,586.90/843.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,016.36

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