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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.32, 1,170.78 and 499

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.32, 1,170.78 and 499 is: 688.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.32 : 1,170.78 = 499 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.32/1,170.78 = 499/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.32x = 1,170.78 × 499
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.32x = 584,219.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,219.22/848.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.68

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