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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.28, 1,165.02 and 494.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.28, 1,165.02 and 494.96 is: 682.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.28 : 1,165.02 = 494.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.28/1,165.02 = 494.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.28x = 1,165.02 × 494.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.28x = 576,638.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,638.30/844.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.99

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