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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.42, 1,170.96 and 499.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.42, 1,170.96 and 499.22 is: 689.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.42 : 1,170.96 = 499.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.42/1,170.96 = 499.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.42x = 1,170.96 × 499.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.42x = 584,566.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,566.65/848.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.01

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