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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 849.93, 1,171.98 and 738.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 849.93, 1,171.98 and 738.42 is: 1,018.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    849.93 : 1,171.98 = 738.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    849.93/1,171.98 = 738.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    849.93x = 1,171.98 × 738.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    849.93x = 865,413.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 865,413.47/849.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,018.22

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