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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843, 1,163.38 and 493.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843, 1,163.38 and 493.62 is: 681.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843 : 1,163.38 = 493.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843/1,163.38 = 493.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843x = 1,163.38 × 493.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843x = 574,267.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,267.64/843
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.22

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