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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.74, 1,163.07 and 493.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.74, 1,163.07 and 493.43 is: 680.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.74 : 1,163.07 = 493.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.74/1,163.07 = 493.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.74x = 1,163.07 × 493.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.74x = 573,887.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,887.81/842.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.98

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