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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.79, 1,171.33 and 494.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.79, 1,171.33 and 494.95 is: 683.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.79 : 1,171.33 = 494.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.79/1,171.33 = 494.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.79x = 1,171.33 × 494.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.79x = 579,749.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,749.78/848.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.03

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