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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.28, 1,169.38 and 497.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.28, 1,169.38 and 497.90 is: 687.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.28 : 1,169.38 = 497.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.28/1,169.38 = 497.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.28x = 1,169.38 × 497.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.28x = 582,234.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,234.30/847.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.18

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