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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846.99, 1,168.83 and 492.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846.99, 1,168.83 and 492.99 is: 680.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846.99 : 1,168.83 = 492.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846.99/1,168.83 = 492.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846.99x = 1,168.83 × 492.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846.99x = 576,217.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,217.12/846.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.31

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