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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.96, 1,164.84 and 687.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.96, 1,164.84 and 687.60 is: 949.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.96 : 1,164.84 = 687.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.96/1,164.84 = 687.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.96x = 1,164.84 × 687.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.96x = 800,943.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,943.98/843.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 949.03

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