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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.36, 1,170.72 and 494.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.36, 1,170.72 and 494.12 is: 681.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.36 : 1,170.72 = 494.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.36/1,170.72 = 494.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.36x = 1,170.72 × 494.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.36x = 578,476.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,476.17/848.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.88

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