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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 849.04, 1,170.42 and 682.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 849.04, 1,170.42 and 682.96 is: 941.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    849.04 : 1,170.42 = 682.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    849.04/1,170.42 = 682.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    849.04x = 1,170.42 × 682.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    849.04x = 799,350.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,350.04/849.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.48

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