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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.16, 1,163.53 and 489.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.16, 1,163.53 and 489.05 is: 674.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.16 : 1,163.53 = 489.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.16/1,163.53 = 489.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.16x = 1,163.53 × 489.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.16x = 569,024.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,024.35/843.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.87

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