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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.88, 1,163.24 and 493.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.88, 1,163.24 and 493.60 is: 681.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.88 : 1,163.24 = 493.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.88/1,163.24 = 493.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.88x = 1,163.24 × 493.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.88x = 574,175.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,175.26/842.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.21

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