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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 849.38, 1,172.46 and 601.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 849.38, 1,172.46 and 601.11 is: 829.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    849.38 : 1,172.46 = 601.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    849.38/1,172.46 = 601.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    849.38x = 1,172.46 × 601.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    849.38x = 704,777.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,777.43/849.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.76

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