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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 849.91, 1,173.15 and 495.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 849.91, 1,173.15 and 495.91 is: 684.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    849.91 : 1,173.15 = 495.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    849.91/1,173.15 = 495.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    849.91x = 1,173.15 × 495.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    849.91x = 581,776.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,776.82/849.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.52

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