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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 849.62, 1,171.94 and 554.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 849.62, 1,171.94 and 554.38 is: 764.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    849.62 : 1,171.94 = 554.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    849.62/1,171.94 = 554.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    849.62x = 1,171.94 × 554.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    849.62x = 649,694.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,694.40/849.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.69

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