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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.84, 1,170.12 and 498.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.84, 1,170.12 and 498.46 is: 687.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.84 : 1,170.12 = 498.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.84/1,170.12 = 498.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.84x = 1,170.12 × 498.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.84x = 583,258.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,258.02/847.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.93

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