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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.49, 1,164.18 and 489.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.49, 1,164.18 and 489.45 is: 675.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.49 : 1,164.18 = 489.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.49/1,164.18 = 489.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.49x = 1,164.18 × 489.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.49x = 569,807.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,807.90/843.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.54

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