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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.05, 1,163.62 and 493.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.05, 1,163.62 and 493.85 is: 681.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.05 : 1,163.62 = 493.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.05/1,163.62 = 493.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.05x = 1,163.62 × 493.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.05x = 574,657.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,657.26/843.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.64

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