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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.72, 1,164.02 and 494.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.72, 1,164.02 and 494.28 is: 681.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.72 : 1,164.02 = 494.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.72/1,164.02 = 494.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.72x = 1,164.02 × 494.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.72x = 575,351.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,351.81/843.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.92

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