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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 849, 1,273.32 and 687.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 849, 1,273.32 and 687.60 is: 1,031.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    849 : 1,273.32 = 687.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    849/1,273.32 = 687.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    849x = 1,273.32 × 687.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    849x = 875,534.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 875,534.83/849
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,031.25

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