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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 849, 1,274.36 and 525.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 849, 1,274.36 and 525.16 is: 788.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    849 : 1,274.36 = 525.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    849/1,274.36 = 525.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    849x = 1,274.36 × 525.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    849x = 669,242.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,242.90/849
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.27

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