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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 849.41, 1,169.71 and 725.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 849.41, 1,169.71 and 725.03 is: 998.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    849.41 : 1,169.71 = 725.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    849.41/1,169.71 = 725.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    849.41x = 1,169.71 × 725.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    849.41x = 848,074.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,074.84/849.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 998.43

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