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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.85, 1,164.04 and 494.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.85, 1,164.04 and 494.47 is: 682.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.85 : 1,164.04 = 494.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.85/1,164.04 = 494.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.85x = 1,164.04 × 494.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.85x = 575,582.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,582.86/843.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.09

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