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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 849.87, 1,173.33 and 601.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 849.87, 1,173.33 and 601.71 is: 830.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    849.87 : 1,173.33 = 601.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    849.87/1,173.33 = 601.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    849.87x = 1,173.33 × 601.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    849.87x = 706,004.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,004.39/849.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.72

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