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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.89, 1,163.26 and 488.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.89, 1,163.26 and 488.94 is: 674.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.89 : 1,163.26 = 488.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.89/1,163.26 = 488.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.89x = 1,163.26 × 488.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.89x = 568,764.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,764.34/842.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.78

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