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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.81, 1,163.59 and 623.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.81, 1,163.59 and 623.22 is: 859.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.81 : 1,163.59 = 623.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.81/1,163.59 = 623.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.81x = 1,163.59 × 623.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.81x = 725,172.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,172.56/843.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.40

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