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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.39, 1,163.85 and 494.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.39, 1,163.85 and 494.07 is: 681.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.39 : 1,163.85 = 494.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.39/1,163.85 = 494.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.39x = 1,163.85 × 494.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.39x = 575,023.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,023.37/843.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.80

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