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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 849.23, 1,173.31 and 783.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 849.23, 1,173.31 and 783.62 is: 1,082.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    849.23 : 1,173.31 = 783.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    849.23/1,173.31 = 783.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    849.23x = 1,173.31 × 783.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    849.23x = 919,421.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919,421.36/849.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,082.66

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