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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846.34, 1,167.87 and 497.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846.34, 1,167.87 and 497.14 is: 686.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846.34 : 1,167.87 = 497.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846.34/1,167.87 = 497.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846.34x = 1,167.87 × 497.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846.34x = 580,594.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,594.89/846.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.01

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