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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 849.97, 1,172.97 and 496.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 849.97, 1,172.97 and 496.14 is: 684.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    849.97 : 1,172.97 = 496.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    849.97/1,172.97 = 496.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    849.97x = 1,172.97 × 496.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    849.97x = 581,955.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,955.32/849.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.68

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