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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.99, 1,164.60 and 490.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.99, 1,164.60 and 490.02 is: 676.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.99 : 1,164.60 = 490.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.99/1,164.60 = 490.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.99x = 1,164.60 × 490.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.99x = 570,677.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,677.29/843.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.17

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