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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.64, 1,164.54 and 494.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.64, 1,164.54 and 494.44 is: 682.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.64 : 1,164.54 = 494.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.64/1,164.54 = 494.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.64x = 1,164.54 × 494.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.64x = 575,795.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,795.16/843.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.51

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