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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 849.98, 1,171.86 and 601.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 849.98, 1,171.86 and 601.04 is: 828.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    849.98 : 1,171.86 = 601.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    849.98/1,171.86 = 601.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    849.98x = 1,171.86 × 601.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    849.98x = 704,334.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,334.73/849.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.65

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