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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.52, 1,163.49 and 494.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.52, 1,163.49 and 494.01 is: 681.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.52 : 1,163.49 = 494.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.52/1,163.49 = 494.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.52x = 1,163.49 × 494.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.52x = 574,775.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,775.69/843.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.40

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