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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.62, 1,169.69 and 493.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.62, 1,169.69 and 493.60 is: 681.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.62 : 1,169.69 = 493.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.62/1,169.69 = 493.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.62x = 1,169.69 × 493.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.62x = 577,358.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,358.98/847.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.15

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