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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.14, 1,163.04 and 493.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.14, 1,163.04 and 493.76 is: 681.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.14 : 1,163.04 = 493.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.14/1,163.04 = 493.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.14x = 1,163.04 × 493.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.14x = 574,262.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,262.63/843.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.10

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