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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 849.28, 1,170.91 and 550.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 849.28, 1,170.91 and 550.00 is: 758.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    849.28 : 1,170.91 = 550.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    849.28/1,170.91 = 550.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    849.28x = 1,170.91 × 550.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    849.28x = 643,994.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,994.65/849.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.28

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