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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 849.78, 1,172.50 and 614.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 849.78, 1,172.50 and 614.07 is: 847.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    849.78 : 1,172.50 = 614.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    849.78/1,172.50 = 614.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    849.78x = 1,172.50 × 614.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    849.78x = 719,997.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,997.08/849.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.27

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