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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.40, 1,163.68 and 493.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.40, 1,163.68 and 493.92 is: 681.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.40 : 1,163.68 = 493.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.40/1,163.68 = 493.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.40x = 1,163.68 × 493.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.40x = 574,764.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,764.83/843.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.49

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