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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.39, 1,163.94 and 494.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.39, 1,163.94 and 494.13 is: 681.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.39 : 1,163.94 = 494.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.39/1,163.94 = 494.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.39x = 1,163.94 × 494.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.39x = 575,137.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,137.67/843.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.94

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