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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.02, 1,168.91 and 497.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.02, 1,168.91 and 497.71 is: 686.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.02 : 1,168.91 = 497.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.02/1,168.91 = 497.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.02x = 1,168.91 × 497.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.02x = 581,778.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,778.20/847.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.85

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