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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.56, 1,170.90 and 494.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.56, 1,170.90 and 494.60 is: 682.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.56 : 1,170.90 = 494.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.56/1,170.90 = 494.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.56x = 1,170.90 × 494.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.56x = 579,123.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,123.14/848.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.48

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