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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847, 1,168.56 and 492.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847, 1,168.56 and 492.79 is: 679.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847 : 1,168.56 = 492.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847/1,168.56 = 492.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847x = 1,168.56 × 492.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847x = 575,854.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,854.68/847
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.88

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