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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.23, 1,170.08 and 498.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.23, 1,170.08 and 498.85 is: 688.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.23 : 1,170.08 = 498.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.23/1,170.08 = 498.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.23x = 1,170.08 × 498.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.23x = 583,694.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,694.41/848.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.13

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