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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 849.39, 1,171.94 and 499.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 849.39, 1,171.94 and 499.92 is: 689.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    849.39 : 1,171.94 = 499.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    849.39/1,171.94 = 499.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    849.39x = 1,171.94 × 499.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    849.39x = 585,873.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,873.75/849.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.76

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