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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 849.24, 1,171.89 and 495.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 849.24, 1,171.89 and 495.05 is: 683.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    849.24 : 1,171.89 = 495.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    849.24/1,171.89 = 495.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    849.24x = 1,171.89 × 495.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    849.24x = 580,138.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,138.29/849.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.13

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