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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.24, 1,164.12 and 493.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.24, 1,164.12 and 493.92 is: 681.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.24 : 1,164.12 = 493.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.24/1,164.12 = 493.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.24x = 1,164.12 × 493.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.24x = 574,982.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,982.15/843.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.87

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