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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.28, 1,169.24 and 498.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.28, 1,169.24 and 498.08 is: 687.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.28 : 1,169.24 = 498.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.28/1,169.24 = 498.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.28x = 1,169.24 × 498.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.28x = 582,375.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,375.06/847.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.35

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