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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.17, 1,164.87 and 495.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.17, 1,164.87 and 495.06 is: 683.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.17 : 1,164.87 = 495.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.17/1,164.87 = 495.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.17x = 1,164.87 × 495.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.17x = 576,680.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,680.54/844.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.13

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