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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.09, 1,164.99 and 494.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.09, 1,164.99 and 494.98 is: 683.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.09 : 1,164.99 = 494.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.09/1,164.99 = 494.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.09x = 1,164.99 × 494.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.09x = 576,646.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,646.75/844.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.16

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