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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.98, 1,169.82 and 498.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.98, 1,169.82 and 498.48 is: 687.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.98 : 1,169.82 = 498.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.98/1,169.82 = 498.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.98x = 1,169.82 × 498.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.98x = 583,131.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,131.87/847.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.67

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