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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.72, 1,169.86 and 493.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.72, 1,169.86 and 493.64 is: 681.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.72 : 1,169.86 = 493.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.72/1,169.86 = 493.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.72x = 1,169.86 × 493.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.72x = 577,489.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,489.69/847.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.23

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