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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.02, 1,168.71 and 497.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.02, 1,168.71 and 497.58 is: 686.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.02 : 1,168.71 = 497.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.02/1,168.71 = 497.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.02x = 1,168.71 × 497.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.02x = 581,526.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,526.72/847.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.56

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