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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846.96, 1,168.81 and 497.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846.96, 1,168.81 and 497.63 is: 686.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846.96 : 1,168.81 = 497.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846.96/1,168.81 = 497.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846.96x = 1,168.81 × 497.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846.96x = 581,627.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,627.83/846.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.72

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