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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.98, 1,165.23 and 529.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.98, 1,165.23 and 529.67 is: 731.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.98 : 1,165.23 = 529.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.98/1,165.23 = 529.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.98x = 1,165.23 × 529.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.98x = 617,186.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,186.05/843.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.28

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