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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.04, 1,170.29 and 494.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.04, 1,170.29 and 494.17 is: 681.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.04 : 1,170.29 = 494.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.04/1,170.29 = 494.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.04x = 1,170.29 × 494.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.04x = 578,320.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,320.52/848.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.95

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