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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 849.94, 1,173.08 and 495.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 849.94, 1,173.08 and 495.95 is: 684.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    849.94 : 1,173.08 = 495.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    849.94/1,173.08 = 495.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    849.94x = 1,173.08 × 495.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    849.94x = 581,787.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,787.70/849.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.50

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