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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.69, 1,171.31 and 494.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.69, 1,171.31 and 494.73 is: 682.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.69 : 1,171.31 = 494.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.69/1,171.31 = 494.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.69x = 1,171.31 × 494.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.69x = 579,482.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,482.20/848.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.80

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