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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.88, 1,165.94 and 495.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.88, 1,165.94 and 495.58 is: 683.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.88 : 1,165.94 = 495.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.88/1,165.94 = 495.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.88x = 1,165.94 × 495.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.88x = 577,816.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,816.55/844.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.90

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