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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 849.05, 1,272.83 and 437.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 849.05, 1,272.83 and 437.97 is: 656.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    849.05 : 1,272.83 = 437.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    849.05/1,272.83 = 437.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    849.05x = 1,272.83 × 437.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    849.05x = 557,459.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,459.17/849.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.57

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