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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.53, 1,170.88 and 499.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.53, 1,170.88 and 499.15 is: 688.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.53 : 1,170.88 = 499.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.53/1,170.88 = 499.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.53x = 1,170.88 × 499.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.53x = 584,444.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,444.75/848.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.77

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