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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.97, 1,164.68 and 494.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.97, 1,164.68 and 494.86 is: 682.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.97 : 1,164.68 = 494.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.97/1,164.68 = 494.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.97x = 1,164.68 × 494.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.97x = 576,351.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,351.07/843.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.90

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