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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 849.87, 1,171.43 and 600.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 849.87, 1,171.43 and 600.87 is: 828.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    849.87 : 1,171.43 = 600.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    849.87/1,171.43 = 600.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    849.87x = 1,171.43 × 600.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    849.87x = 703,874.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,874.14/849.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.21

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