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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.64, 1,170.91 and 499.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.64, 1,170.91 and 499.26 is: 688.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.64 : 1,170.91 = 499.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.64/1,170.91 = 499.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.64x = 1,170.91 × 499.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.64x = 584,588.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,588.53/848.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.85

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