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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.92, 1,164.28 and 529

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.92, 1,164.28 and 529 is: 729.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.92 : 1,164.28 = 529 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.92/1,164.28 = 529/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.92x = 1,164.28 × 529
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.92x = 615,904.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,904.12/843.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.81

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