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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.92, 1,163.46 and 493.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.92, 1,163.46 and 493.72 is: 681.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.92 : 1,163.46 = 493.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.92/1,163.46 = 493.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.92x = 1,163.46 × 493.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.92x = 574,423.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,423.47/842.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.47

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