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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 849.70, 1,172.21 and 554.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 849.70, 1,172.21 and 554.90 is: 765.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    849.70 : 1,172.21 = 554.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    849.70/1,172.21 = 554.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    849.70x = 1,172.21 × 554.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    849.70x = 650,459.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,459.33/849.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.52

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