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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 849.11, 1,171.10 and 538.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 849.11, 1,171.10 and 538.07 is: 742.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    849.11 : 1,171.10 = 538.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    849.11/1,171.10 = 538.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    849.11x = 1,171.10 × 538.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    849.11x = 630,131.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,131.09/849.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.11

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