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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.23, 1,164.56 and 494.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.23, 1,164.56 and 494.85 is: 682.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.23 : 1,164.56 = 494.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.23/1,164.56 = 494.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.23x = 1,164.56 × 494.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.23x = 576,282.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,282.52/844.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.61

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