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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 849, 1,171.68 and 500.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 849, 1,171.68 and 500.04 is: 690.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    849 : 1,171.68 = 500.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    849/1,171.68 = 500.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    849x = 1,171.68 × 500.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    849x = 585,886.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,886.87/849
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.09

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