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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846.62, 1,168.25 and 492.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846.62, 1,168.25 and 492.50 is: 679.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846.62 : 1,168.25 = 492.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846.62/1,168.25 = 492.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846.62x = 1,168.25 × 492.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846.62x = 575,357.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,357.01/846.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.59

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