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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.89, 1,164.71 and 545.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.89, 1,164.71 and 545.50 is: 752.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.89 : 1,164.71 = 545.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.89/1,164.71 = 545.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.89x = 1,164.71 × 545.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.89x = 635,347.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,347.76/843.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.88

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