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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.53, 1,165.05 and 495

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.53, 1,165.05 and 495 is: 682.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.53 : 1,165.05 = 495 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.53/1,165.05 = 495/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.53x = 1,165.05 × 495
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.53x = 576,699.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,699.75/844.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.86

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