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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.73, 1,199.72 and 849.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.73, 1,199.72 and 849.32 is: 1,176.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.73 : 1,199.72 = 849.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.73/1,199.72 = 849.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.73x = 1,199.72 × 849.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.73x = 1,018,935.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,018,935.95/865.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,176.97

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