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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.63, 1,165.59 and 495.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.63, 1,165.59 and 495.32 is: 683.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.63 : 1,165.59 = 495.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.63/1,165.59 = 495.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.63x = 1,165.59 × 495.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.63x = 577,340.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,340.04/844.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.54

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