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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 849.40, 1,170.02 and 600.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 849.40, 1,170.02 and 600.28 is: 826.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    849.40 : 1,170.02 = 600.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    849.40/1,170.02 = 600.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    849.40x = 1,170.02 × 600.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    849.40x = 702,339.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,339.61/849.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.87

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