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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.65, 1,164.30 and 489.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.65, 1,164.30 and 489.67 is: 675.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.65 : 1,164.30 = 489.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.65/1,164.30 = 489.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.65x = 1,164.30 × 489.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.65x = 570,121.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,121.71/843.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.78

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