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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 849.58, 1,172.48 and 495.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 849.58, 1,172.48 and 495.47 is: 683.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    849.58 : 1,172.48 = 495.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    849.58/1,172.48 = 495.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    849.58x = 1,172.48 × 495.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    849.58x = 580,929.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,929.12/849.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.79

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