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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 849.96, 1,171.44 and 692.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 849.96, 1,171.44 and 692.25 is: 954.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    849.96 : 1,171.44 = 692.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    849.96/1,171.44 = 692.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    849.96x = 1,171.44 × 692.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    849.96x = 810,929.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,929.34/849.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 954.08

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