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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.40, 1,170.45 and 494.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.40, 1,170.45 and 494.27 is: 681.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.40 : 1,170.45 = 494.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.40/1,170.45 = 494.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.40x = 1,170.45 × 494.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.40x = 578,512.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,512.47/848.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.89

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