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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 849.99, 1,172.95 and 495.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 849.99, 1,172.95 and 495.99 is: 684.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    849.99 : 1,172.95 = 495.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    849.99/1,172.95 = 495.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    849.99x = 1,172.95 × 495.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    849.99x = 581,771.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,771.47/849.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.45

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