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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.35, 1,164.43 and 529.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.35, 1,164.43 and 529.64 is: 730.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.35 : 1,164.43 = 529.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.35/1,164.43 = 529.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.35x = 1,164.43 × 529.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.35x = 616,727.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,727.91/844.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.42

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