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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 849.89, 1,172.98 and 476.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 849.89, 1,172.98 and 476.89 is: 658.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    849.89 : 1,172.98 = 476.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    849.89/1,172.98 = 476.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    849.89x = 1,172.98 × 476.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    849.89x = 559,380.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,380.10/849.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.18

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