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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 849.24, 1,171.94 and 553.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 849.24, 1,171.94 and 553.95 is: 764.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    849.24 : 1,171.94 = 553.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    849.24/1,171.94 = 553.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    849.24x = 1,171.94 × 553.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    849.24x = 649,193.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,193.39/849.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.44

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