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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 849.06, 1,170.81 and 554.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 849.06, 1,170.81 and 554.22 is: 764.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    849.06 : 1,170.81 = 554.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    849.06/1,170.81 = 554.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    849.06x = 1,170.81 × 554.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    849.06x = 648,886.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,886.32/849.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.24

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