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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.19, 1,164.99 and 494.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.19, 1,164.99 and 494.88 is: 682.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.19 : 1,164.99 = 494.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.19/1,164.99 = 494.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.19x = 1,164.99 × 494.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.19x = 576,530.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,530.25/844.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.94

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