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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.11, 1,168.99 and 497.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.11, 1,168.99 and 497.80 is: 686.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.11 : 1,168.99 = 497.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.11/1,168.99 = 497.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.11x = 1,168.99 × 497.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.11x = 581,923.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,923.22/847.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.95

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