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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846.83, 1,168.57 and 492.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846.83, 1,168.57 and 492.72 is: 679.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846.83 : 1,168.57 = 492.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846.83/1,168.57 = 492.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846.83x = 1,168.57 × 492.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846.83x = 575,775.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,775.35/846.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.92

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