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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.73, 1,170.86 and 499.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.73, 1,170.86 and 499.23 is: 688.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.73 : 1,170.86 = 499.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.73/1,170.86 = 499.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.73x = 1,170.86 × 499.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.73x = 584,525.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,525.94/848.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.71

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