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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.88, 1,163.55 and 549.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.88, 1,163.55 and 549.04 is: 757.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.88 : 1,163.55 = 549.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.88/1,163.55 = 549.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.88x = 1,163.55 × 549.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.88x = 638,835.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,835.49/843.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.02

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