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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.22, 1,165.19 and 494.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.22, 1,165.19 and 494.91 is: 683.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.22 : 1,165.19 = 494.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.22/1,165.19 = 494.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.22x = 1,165.19 × 494.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.22x = 576,661.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,661.71/844.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.07

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