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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 849.17, 1,173.32 and 612.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 849.17, 1,173.32 and 612.65 is: 846.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    849.17 : 1,173.32 = 612.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    849.17/1,173.32 = 612.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    849.17x = 1,173.32 × 612.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    849.17x = 718,831.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,831.43/849.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.51

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