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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846.92, 1,168.98 and 497.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846.92, 1,168.98 and 497.72 is: 686.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846.92 : 1,168.98 = 497.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846.92/1,168.98 = 497.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846.92x = 1,168.98 × 497.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846.92x = 581,824.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,824.73/846.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.99

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