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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 849.39, 1,171.98 and 555.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 849.39, 1,171.98 and 555.09 is: 765.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    849.39 : 1,171.98 = 555.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    849.39/1,171.98 = 555.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    849.39x = 1,171.98 × 555.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    849.39x = 650,554.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,554.38/849.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.91

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