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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.60, 1,170.12 and 498.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.60, 1,170.12 and 498.64 is: 688.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.60 : 1,170.12 = 498.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.60/1,170.12 = 498.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.60x = 1,170.12 × 498.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.60x = 583,468.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,468.64/847.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.38

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