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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 849.02, 1,271.81 and 425.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 849.02, 1,271.81 and 425.59 is: 637.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    849.02 : 1,271.81 = 425.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    849.02/1,271.81 = 425.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    849.02x = 1,271.81 × 425.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    849.02x = 541,267.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,267.50/849.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.52

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