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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.18, 1,170.33 and 498.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.18, 1,170.33 and 498.74 is: 688.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.18 : 1,170.33 = 498.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.18/1,170.33 = 498.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.18x = 1,170.33 × 498.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.18x = 583,690.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,690.38/848.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.17

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