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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.74, 1,169.91 and 498.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.74, 1,169.91 and 498.36 is: 687.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.74 : 1,169.91 = 498.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.74/1,169.91 = 498.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.74x = 1,169.91 × 498.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.74x = 583,036.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,036.35/847.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.75

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