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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.75, 1,171.49 and 499.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.75, 1,171.49 and 499.55 is: 689.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.75 : 1,171.49 = 499.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.75/1,171.49 = 499.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.75x = 1,171.49 × 499.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.75x = 585,209.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,209.47/848.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.50

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