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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.86, 1,163.01 and 493.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.86, 1,163.01 and 493.57 is: 681.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.86 : 1,163.01 = 493.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.86/1,163.01 = 493.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.86x = 1,163.01 × 493.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.86x = 574,026.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,026.85/842.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.05

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