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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.12, 1,170.31 and 494

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.12, 1,170.31 and 494 is: 681.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.12 : 1,170.31 = 494 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.12/1,170.31 = 494/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.12x = 1,170.31 × 494
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.12x = 578,133.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,133.14/848.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.66

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