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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.73, 1,170.02 and 498.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.73, 1,170.02 and 498.41 is: 687.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.73 : 1,170.02 = 498.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.73/1,170.02 = 498.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.73x = 1,170.02 × 498.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.73x = 583,149.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,149.67/847.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.90

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