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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.92, 1,171.48 and 494.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.92, 1,171.48 and 494.86 is: 682.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.92 : 1,171.48 = 494.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.92/1,171.48 = 494.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.92x = 1,171.48 × 494.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.92x = 579,716.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,716.12/848.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.89

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