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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.16, 1,163.46 and 493.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.16, 1,163.46 and 493.84 is: 681.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.16 : 1,163.46 = 493.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.16/1,163.46 = 493.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.16x = 1,163.46 × 493.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.16x = 574,563.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,563.09/843.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.44

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