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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.58, 1,169.52 and 498.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.58, 1,169.52 and 498.34 is: 687.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.58 : 1,169.52 = 498.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.58/1,169.52 = 498.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.58x = 1,169.52 × 498.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.58x = 582,812.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,812.75/847.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.62

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