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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 849.98, 1,173.38 and 660.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 849.98, 1,173.38 and 660.50 is: 911.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    849.98 : 1,173.38 = 660.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    849.98/1,173.38 = 660.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    849.98x = 1,173.38 × 660.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    849.98x = 775,017.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,017.49/849.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 911.81

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