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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.08, 1,170.44 and 498.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.08, 1,170.44 and 498.76 is: 688.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.08 : 1,170.44 = 498.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.08/1,170.44 = 498.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.08x = 1,170.44 × 498.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.08x = 583,768.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,768.65/848.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.34

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