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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.20, 1,169.04 and 493.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.20, 1,169.04 and 493.05 is: 680.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.20 : 1,169.04 = 493.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.20/1,169.04 = 493.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.20x = 1,169.04 × 493.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.20x = 576,395.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,395.17/847.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.35

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