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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846.99, 1,168.92 and 497.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846.99, 1,168.92 and 497.61 is: 686.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846.99 : 1,168.92 = 497.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846.99/1,168.92 = 497.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846.99x = 1,168.92 × 497.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846.99x = 581,666.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,666.28/846.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.75

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