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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 849.89, 1,172.95 and 614.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 849.89, 1,172.95 and 614.59 is: 848.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    849.89 : 1,172.95 = 614.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    849.89/1,172.95 = 614.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    849.89x = 1,172.95 × 614.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    849.89x = 720,878.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,878.87/849.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848.20

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