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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.57, 1,164.21 and 489.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.57, 1,164.21 and 489.63 is: 675.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.57 : 1,164.21 = 489.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.57/1,164.21 = 489.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.57x = 1,164.21 × 489.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.57x = 570,032.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,032.14/843.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.74

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