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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.48, 1,170.59 and 499.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.48, 1,170.59 and 499.16 is: 688.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.48 : 1,170.59 = 499.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.48/1,170.59 = 499.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.48x = 1,170.59 × 499.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.48x = 584,312.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,312.14/848.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.66

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