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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.04, 1,164.72 and 489.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.04, 1,164.72 and 489.96 is: 676.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.04 : 1,164.72 = 489.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.04/1,164.72 = 489.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.04x = 1,164.72 × 489.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.04x = 570,666.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,666.21/844.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.12

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