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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.63, 1,169.58 and 498.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.63, 1,169.58 and 498.25 is: 687.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.63 : 1,169.58 = 498.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.63/1,169.58 = 498.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.63x = 1,169.58 × 498.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.63x = 582,743.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,743.24/847.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.50

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