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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 849.41, 1,170.69 and 731.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 849.41, 1,170.69 and 731.09 is: 1,007.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    849.41 : 1,170.69 = 731.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    849.41/1,170.69 = 731.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    849.41x = 1,170.69 × 731.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    849.41x = 855,873.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 855,873.90/849.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,007.62

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