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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.12, 1,168.64 and 493

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.12, 1,168.64 and 493 is: 680.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.12 : 1,168.64 = 493 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.12/1,168.64 = 493/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.12x = 1,168.64 × 493
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.12x = 576,139.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,139.52/847.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.12

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