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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 849.06, 1,171.61 and 494.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 849.06, 1,171.61 and 494.94 is: 682.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    849.06 : 1,171.61 = 494.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    849.06/1,171.61 = 494.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    849.06x = 1,171.61 × 494.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    849.06x = 579,874.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,874.18/849.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.96

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