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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 849.89, 1,173.01 and 554.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 849.89, 1,173.01 and 554.64 is: 765.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    849.89 : 1,173.01 = 554.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    849.89/1,173.01 = 554.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    849.89x = 1,173.01 × 554.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    849.89x = 650,598.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,598.27/849.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.51

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