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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.97, 1,163.25 and 488.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.97, 1,163.25 and 488.87 is: 674.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.97 : 1,163.25 = 488.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.97/1,163.25 = 488.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.97x = 1,163.25 × 488.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.97x = 568,672.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,672.21/842.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.61

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