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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 849.64, 1,171.02 and 691.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 849.64, 1,171.02 and 691.93 is: 953.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    849.64 : 1,171.02 = 691.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    849.64/1,171.02 = 691.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    849.64x = 1,171.02 × 691.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    849.64x = 810,263.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,263.87/849.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 953.66

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