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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.47, 1,163.90 and 489.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.47, 1,163.90 and 489.33 is: 675.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.47 : 1,163.90 = 489.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.47/1,163.90 = 489.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.47x = 1,163.90 × 489.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.47x = 569,531.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,531.19/843.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.22

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