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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.24, 1,170.56 and 498.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.24, 1,170.56 and 498.88 is: 688.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.24 : 1,170.56 = 498.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.24/1,170.56 = 498.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.24x = 1,170.56 × 498.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.24x = 583,968.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,968.97/848.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.45

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