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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 849.93, 1,172.91 and 495.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 849.93, 1,172.91 and 495.94 is: 684.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    849.93 : 1,172.91 = 495.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    849.93/1,172.91 = 495.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    849.93x = 1,172.91 × 495.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    849.93x = 581,692.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,692.99/849.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.40

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