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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.59, 1,171.22 and 494.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.59, 1,171.22 and 494.58 is: 682.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.59 : 1,171.22 = 494.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.59/1,171.22 = 494.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.59x = 1,171.22 × 494.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.59x = 579,261.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,261.99/848.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.62

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