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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.93, 1,171.80 and 494.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.93, 1,171.80 and 494.96 is: 683.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.93 : 1,171.80 = 494.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.93/1,171.80 = 494.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.93x = 1,171.80 × 494.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.93x = 579,988.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,988.27/848.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.20

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