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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 849.43, 1,170.45 and 682.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 849.43, 1,170.45 and 682.97 is: 941.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    849.43 : 1,170.45 = 682.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    849.43/1,170.45 = 682.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    849.43x = 1,170.45 × 682.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    849.43x = 799,382.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,382.24/849.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.09

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