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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.16, 1,264.76 and 498.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.16, 1,264.76 and 498.92 is: 748.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.16 : 1,264.76 = 498.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.16/1,264.76 = 498.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.16x = 1,264.76 × 498.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.16x = 631,014.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,014.06/843.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.39

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