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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 849.08, 1,171.82 and 499.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 849.08, 1,171.82 and 499.76 is: 689.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    849.08 : 1,171.82 = 499.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    849.08/1,171.82 = 499.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    849.08x = 1,171.82 × 499.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    849.08x = 585,628.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,628.76/849.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.72

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