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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.40, 1,169.43 and 493.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.40, 1,169.43 and 493.31 is: 680.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.40 : 1,169.43 = 493.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.40/1,169.43 = 493.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.40x = 1,169.43 × 493.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.40x = 576,891.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,891.51/847.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.78

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