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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.84, 1,164.48 and 489.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.84, 1,164.48 and 489.60 is: 675.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.84 : 1,164.48 = 489.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.84/1,164.48 = 489.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.84x = 1,164.48 × 489.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.84x = 570,129.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,129.41/843.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.64

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