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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.46, 1,170.72 and 499.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.46, 1,170.72 and 499.26 is: 688.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.46 : 1,170.72 = 499.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.46/1,170.72 = 499.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.46x = 1,170.72 × 499.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.46x = 584,493.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,493.67/848.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.89

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