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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.67, 1,171.40 and 499.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.67, 1,171.40 and 499.47 is: 689.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.67 : 1,171.40 = 499.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.67/1,171.40 = 499.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.67x = 1,171.40 × 499.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.67x = 585,076.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,076.66/848.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.40

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