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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.63, 1,164.02 and 494.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.63, 1,164.02 and 494.25 is: 681.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.63 : 1,164.02 = 494.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.63/1,164.02 = 494.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.63x = 1,164.02 × 494.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.63x = 575,314.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,314.41/843.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.95

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