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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.06, 1,164.69 and 489.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.06, 1,164.69 and 489.68 is: 675.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.06 : 1,164.69 = 489.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.06/1,164.69 = 489.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.06x = 1,164.69 × 489.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.06x = 570,328.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,328.31/844.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.70

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