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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.94, 1,171.73 and 499.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.94, 1,171.73 and 499.74 is: 689.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.94 : 1,171.73 = 499.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.94/1,171.73 = 499.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.94x = 1,171.73 × 499.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.94x = 585,557.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,557.85/848.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.75

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