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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 849.03, 1,274.16 and 524.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 849.03, 1,274.16 and 524.63 is: 787.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    849.03 : 1,274.16 = 524.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    849.03/1,274.16 = 524.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    849.03x = 1,274.16 × 524.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    849.03x = 668,462.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,462.56/849.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.33

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