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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 849.33, 1,171.00 and 550.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 849.33, 1,171.00 and 550.05 is: 758.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    849.33 : 1,171.00 = 550.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    849.33/1,171.00 = 550.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    849.33x = 1,171.00 × 550.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    849.33x = 644,107.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,107.32/849.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.37

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