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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.11, 1,163.39 and 484.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.11, 1,163.39 and 484.18 is: 668.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.11 : 1,163.39 = 484.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.11/1,163.39 = 484.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.11x = 1,163.39 × 484.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.11x = 563,290.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,290.17/843.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.11

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