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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 849.30, 1,170.94 and 550.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 849.30, 1,170.94 and 550.02 is: 758.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    849.30 : 1,170.94 = 550.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    849.30/1,170.94 = 550.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    849.30x = 1,170.94 × 550.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    849.30x = 644,040.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,040.42/849.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.32

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