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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.28, 1,170.78 and 494.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.28, 1,170.78 and 494.26 is: 682.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.28 : 1,170.78 = 494.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.28/1,170.78 = 494.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.28x = 1,170.78 × 494.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.28x = 578,669.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,669.72/848.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.17

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