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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.71, 1,169.91 and 493.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.71, 1,169.91 and 493.65 is: 681.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.71 : 1,169.91 = 493.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.71/1,169.91 = 493.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.71x = 1,169.91 × 493.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.71x = 577,526.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,526.07/847.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.28

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