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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 849.44, 1,171.68 and 499.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 849.44, 1,171.68 and 499.88 is: 689.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    849.44 : 1,171.68 = 499.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    849.44/1,171.68 = 499.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    849.44x = 1,171.68 × 499.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    849.44x = 585,699.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,699.40/849.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.51

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