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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.96, 1,163 and 488.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.96, 1,163 and 488.88 is: 674.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.96 : 1,163 = 488.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.96/1,163 = 488.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.96x = 1,163 × 488.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.96x = 568,567.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,567.44/842.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.49

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