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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.89, 1,164.24 and 529.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.89, 1,164.24 and 529.01 is: 729.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.89 : 1,164.24 = 529.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.89/1,164.24 = 529.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.89x = 1,164.24 × 529.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.89x = 615,897.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,897.51/843.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.84

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