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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.24, 1,168.99 and 493.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.24, 1,168.99 and 493.04 is: 680.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.24 : 1,168.99 = 493.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.24/1,168.99 = 493.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.24x = 1,168.99 × 493.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.24x = 576,358.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,358.83/847.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.28

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