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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 849.67, 1,172.40 and 495.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 849.67, 1,172.40 and 495.70 is: 683.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    849.67 : 1,172.40 = 495.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    849.67/1,172.40 = 495.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    849.67x = 1,172.40 × 495.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    849.67x = 581,158.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,158.68/849.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.98

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