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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.52, 1,245.71 and 849.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.52, 1,245.71 and 849.32 is: 1,177.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.52 : 1,245.71 = 849.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.52/1,245.71 = 849.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.52x = 1,245.71 × 849.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.52x = 1,058,006.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,058,006.42/898.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,177.50

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