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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.96, 1,163.34 and 532.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.96, 1,163.34 and 532.92 is: 734.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.96 : 1,163.34 = 532.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.96/1,163.34 = 532.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.96x = 1,163.34 × 532.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.96x = 619,967.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,967.15/843.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.59

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