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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 849.72, 1,171.46 and 554.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 849.72, 1,171.46 and 554.48 is: 764.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    849.72 : 1,171.46 = 554.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    849.72/1,171.46 = 554.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    849.72x = 1,171.46 × 554.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    849.72x = 649,551.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,551.14/849.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.43

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