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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.25, 1,170.63 and 498.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.25, 1,170.63 and 498.87 is: 688.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.25 : 1,170.63 = 498.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.25/1,170.63 = 498.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.25x = 1,170.63 × 498.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.25x = 583,992.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,992.19/848.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.47

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