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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.70, 1,169.94 and 498.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.70, 1,169.94 and 498.39 is: 687.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.70 : 1,169.94 = 498.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.70/1,169.94 = 498.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.70x = 1,169.94 × 498.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.70x = 583,086.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,086.40/847.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.85

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