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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.75, 1,164.49 and 494.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.75, 1,164.49 and 494.44 is: 682.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.75 : 1,164.49 = 494.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.75/1,164.49 = 494.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.75x = 1,164.49 × 494.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.75x = 575,766.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,766.29/843.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.39

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