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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.08, 1,163.42 and 488.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.08, 1,163.42 and 488.78 is: 674.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.08 : 1,163.42 = 488.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.08/1,163.42 = 488.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.08x = 1,163.42 × 488.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.08x = 568,650.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,650.61/843.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.50

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