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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.52, 1,171.02 and 494.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.52, 1,171.02 and 494.46 is: 682.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.52 : 1,171.02 = 494.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.52/1,171.02 = 494.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.52x = 1,171.02 × 494.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.52x = 579,022.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,022.55/848.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.39

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