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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.83, 1,162.60 and 633.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.83, 1,162.60 and 633.68 is: 873.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.83 : 1,162.60 = 633.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.83/1,162.60 = 633.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.83x = 1,162.60 × 633.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.83x = 736,716.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,716.37/843.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.06

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