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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 849.03, 1,170.57 and 549.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 849.03, 1,170.57 and 549.75 is: 757.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    849.03 : 1,170.57 = 549.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    849.03/1,170.57 = 549.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    849.03x = 1,170.57 × 549.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    849.03x = 643,513.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,513.31/849.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.94

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