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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.76, 1,170.90 and 499.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.76, 1,170.90 and 499.38 is: 688.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.76 : 1,170.90 = 499.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.76/1,170.90 = 499.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.76x = 1,170.90 × 499.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.76x = 584,724.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,724.04/848.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.92

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