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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.92, 1,165.16 and 549.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.92, 1,165.16 and 549.68 is: 758.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.92 : 1,165.16 = 549.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.92/1,165.16 = 549.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.92x = 1,165.16 × 549.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.92x = 640,465.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640,465.15/843.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.92

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