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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.96, 1,164.40 and 582.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.96, 1,164.40 and 582.13 is: 803.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.96 : 1,164.40 = 582.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.96/1,164.40 = 582.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.96x = 1,164.40 × 582.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.96x = 677,827.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,827.81/843.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.15

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