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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.76, 1,169.52 and 498.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.76, 1,169.52 and 498.20 is: 687.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.76 : 1,169.52 = 498.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.76/1,169.52 = 498.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.76x = 1,169.52 × 498.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.76x = 582,654.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,654.86/847.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.29

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