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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 849.02, 1,171.32 and 494.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 849.02, 1,171.32 and 494.90 is: 682.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    849.02 : 1,171.32 = 494.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    849.02/1,171.32 = 494.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    849.02x = 1,171.32 × 494.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    849.02x = 579,680.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,680.41/849.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.77

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