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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.22, 1,169.08 and 498.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.22, 1,169.08 and 498.02 is: 687.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.22 : 1,169.08 = 498.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.22/1,169.08 = 498.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.22x = 1,169.08 × 498.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.22x = 582,218.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,218.13/847.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.21

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