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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.36, 1,169.58 and 498.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.36, 1,169.58 and 498.28 is: 687.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.36 : 1,169.58 = 498.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.36/1,169.58 = 498.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.36x = 1,169.58 × 498.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.36x = 582,778.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,778.32/847.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.76

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