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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.94, 1,164.65 and 494.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.94, 1,164.65 and 494.63 is: 682.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.94 : 1,164.65 = 494.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.94/1,164.65 = 494.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.94x = 1,164.65 × 494.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.94x = 576,062.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,062.53/843.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.59

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