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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.29, 1,169.23 and 493.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.29, 1,169.23 and 493.17 is: 680.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.29 : 1,169.23 = 493.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.29/1,169.23 = 493.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.29x = 1,169.23 × 493.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.29x = 576,629.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,629.16/847.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.56

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