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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.55, 1,170.95 and 499.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.55, 1,170.95 and 499.17 is: 688.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.55 : 1,170.95 = 499.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.55/1,170.95 = 499.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.55x = 1,170.95 × 499.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.55x = 584,500.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,500.62/848.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.82

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