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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 849.94, 1,171.23 and 613.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 849.94, 1,171.23 and 613.49 is: 845.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    849.94 : 1,171.23 = 613.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    849.94/1,171.23 = 613.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    849.94x = 1,171.23 × 613.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    849.94x = 718,536.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,536.50/849.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.40

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