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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.44, 1,170.76 and 499.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.44, 1,170.76 and 499.24 is: 688.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.44 : 1,170.76 = 499.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.44/1,170.76 = 499.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.44x = 1,170.76 × 499.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.44x = 584,490.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,490.22/848.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.90

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