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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.36, 1,163.88 and 494.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.36, 1,163.88 and 494.05 is: 681.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.36 : 1,163.88 = 494.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.36/1,163.88 = 494.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.36x = 1,163.88 × 494.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.36x = 575,010.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,010.77/843.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.81

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