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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 849.28, 1,171.20 and 554.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 849.28, 1,171.20 and 554.80 is: 765.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    849.28 : 1,171.20 = 554.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    849.28/1,171.20 = 554.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    849.28x = 1,171.20 × 554.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    849.28x = 649,781.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,781.76/849.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.10

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