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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846.24, 1,168.08 and 496.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846.24, 1,168.08 and 496.88 is: 685.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846.24 : 1,168.08 = 496.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846.24/1,168.08 = 496.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846.24x = 1,168.08 × 496.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846.24x = 580,395.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,395.59/846.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.85

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