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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.40, 1,169.40 and 498.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.40, 1,169.40 and 498.10 is: 687.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.40 : 1,169.40 = 498.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.40/1,169.40 = 498.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.40x = 1,169.40 × 498.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.40x = 582,478.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,478.14/847.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.37

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