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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.48, 1,164.09 and 494.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.48, 1,164.09 and 494.16 is: 681.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.48 : 1,164.09 = 494.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.48/1,164.09 = 494.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.48x = 1,164.09 × 494.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.48x = 575,246.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,246.71/843.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.99

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