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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.93, 1,170.15 and 493.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.93, 1,170.15 and 493.94 is: 681.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.93 : 1,170.15 = 493.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.93/1,170.15 = 493.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.93x = 1,170.15 × 493.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.93x = 577,983.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,983.89/847.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.64

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