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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.73, 1,165.25 and 495.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.73, 1,165.25 and 495.35 is: 683.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.73 : 1,165.25 = 495.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.73/1,165.25 = 495.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.73x = 1,165.25 × 495.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.73x = 577,198.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,198.28/844.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.30

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