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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.01, 1,168.74 and 497.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.01, 1,168.74 and 497.63 is: 686.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.01 : 1,168.74 = 497.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.01/1,168.74 = 497.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.01x = 1,168.74 × 497.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.01x = 581,594.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,594.24/847.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.65

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