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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.89, 1,274.81 and 504.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.89, 1,274.81 and 504.39 is: 757.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.89 : 1,274.81 = 504.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.89/1,274.81 = 504.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.89x = 1,274.81 × 504.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.89x = 642,998.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,998.89/848.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.46

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