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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.78, 1,164.56 and 489.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.78, 1,164.56 and 489.64 is: 675.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.78 : 1,164.56 = 489.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.78/1,164.56 = 489.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.78x = 1,164.56 × 489.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.78x = 570,215.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,215.16/843.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.79

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