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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.99, 1,175.94 and 498.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.99, 1,175.94 and 498.08 is: 687.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.99 : 1,175.94 = 498.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.99/1,175.94 = 498.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.99x = 1,175.94 × 498.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.99x = 585,715.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,715.14/851.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.47

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