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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.36, 1,164.05 and 489.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.36, 1,164.05 and 489.21 is: 675.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.36 : 1,164.05 = 489.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.36/1,164.05 = 489.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.36x = 1,164.05 × 489.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.36x = 569,464.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,464.90/843.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.23

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