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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.20, 1,170.18 and 498.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.20, 1,170.18 and 498.82 is: 688.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.20 : 1,170.18 = 498.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.20/1,170.18 = 498.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.20x = 1,170.18 × 498.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.20x = 583,709.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,709.19/848.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.17

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