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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.09, 1,168.86 and 488.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.09, 1,168.86 and 488.13 is: 673.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.09 : 1,168.86 = 488.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.09/1,168.86 = 488.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.09x = 1,168.86 × 488.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.09x = 570,555.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,555.63/847.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.55

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