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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.38, 1,169.28 and 493.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.38, 1,169.28 and 493.20 is: 680.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.38 : 1,169.28 = 493.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.38/1,169.28 = 493.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.38x = 1,169.28 × 493.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.38x = 576,688.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,688.90/847.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.56

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