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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.39, 1,163.90 and 489.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.39, 1,163.90 and 489.35 is: 675.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.39 : 1,163.90 = 489.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.39/1,163.90 = 489.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.39x = 1,163.90 × 489.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.39x = 569,546.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,546.20/843.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.30

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