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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.82, 1,163.37 and 493.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.82, 1,163.37 and 493.50 is: 681.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.82 : 1,163.37 = 493.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.82/1,163.37 = 493.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.82x = 1,163.37 × 493.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.82x = 574,123.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,123.10/842.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.19

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