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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.18, 1,165.08 and 494.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.18, 1,165.08 and 494.86 is: 682.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.18 : 1,165.08 = 494.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.18/1,165.08 = 494.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.18x = 1,165.08 × 494.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.18x = 576,551.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,551.49/844.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.97

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