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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.91, 1,163.19 and 488.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.91, 1,163.19 and 488.80 is: 674.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.91 : 1,163.19 = 488.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.91/1,163.19 = 488.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.91x = 1,163.19 × 488.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.91x = 568,567.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,567.27/842.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.53

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