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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.50, 1,164.04 and 494.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.50, 1,164.04 and 494.22 is: 682.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.50 : 1,164.04 = 494.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.50/1,164.04 = 494.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.50x = 1,164.04 × 494.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.50x = 575,291.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,291.85/843.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.03

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