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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.95, 1,163.38 and 493.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.95, 1,163.38 and 493.63 is: 681.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.95 : 1,163.38 = 493.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.95/1,163.38 = 493.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.95x = 1,163.38 × 493.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.95x = 574,279.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,279.27/842.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.27

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