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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.58, 1,171.01 and 494.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.58, 1,171.01 and 494.28 is: 682.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.58 : 1,171.01 = 494.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.58/1,171.01 = 494.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.58x = 1,171.01 × 494.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.58x = 578,804.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,804.35/848.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.09

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