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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.62, 1,169.84 and 498.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.62, 1,169.84 and 498.32 is: 687.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.62 : 1,169.84 = 498.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.62/1,169.84 = 498.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.62x = 1,169.84 × 498.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.62x = 582,954.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,954.67/847.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.75

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