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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 849.62, 1,172.47 and 495.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 849.62, 1,172.47 and 495.55 is: 683.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    849.62 : 1,172.47 = 495.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    849.62/1,172.47 = 495.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    849.62x = 1,172.47 × 495.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    849.62x = 581,017.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,017.74/849.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.86

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