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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 849.38, 1,171.85 and 495.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 849.38, 1,171.85 and 495.20 is: 683.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    849.38 : 1,171.85 = 495.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    849.38/1,171.85 = 495.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    849.38x = 1,171.85 × 495.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    849.38x = 580,291.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,291.78/849.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.20

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