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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 849.73, 1,172.69 and 495.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 849.73, 1,172.69 and 495.74 is: 684.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    849.73 : 1,172.69 = 495.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    849.73/1,172.69 = 495.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    849.73x = 1,172.69 × 495.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    849.73x = 581,347.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,347.26/849.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.15

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