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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.54, 1,165.62 and 495.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.54, 1,165.62 and 495.25 is: 683.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.54 : 1,165.62 = 495.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.54/1,165.62 = 495.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.54x = 1,165.62 × 495.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.54x = 577,273.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,273.31/844.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.54

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