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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 849.13, 1,171.59 and 494.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 849.13, 1,171.59 and 494.83 is: 682.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    849.13 : 1,171.59 = 494.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    849.13/1,171.59 = 494.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    849.13x = 1,171.59 × 494.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    849.13x = 579,737.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,737.88/849.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.74

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