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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.84, 1,163.28 and 493.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.84, 1,163.28 and 493.54 is: 681.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.84 : 1,163.28 = 493.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.84/1,163.28 = 493.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.84x = 1,163.28 × 493.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.84x = 574,125.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,125.21/842.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.18

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