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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.80, 1,164.42 and 533

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.80, 1,164.42 and 533 is: 735.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.80 : 1,164.42 = 533 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.80/1,164.42 = 533/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.80x = 1,164.42 × 533
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.80x = 620,635.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,635.86/843.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.52

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