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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 849.06, 1,273.70 and 541.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 849.06, 1,273.70 and 541.11 is: 811.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    849.06 : 1,273.70 = 541.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    849.06/1,273.70 = 541.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    849.06x = 1,273.70 × 541.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    849.06x = 689,209.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,209.10/849.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.73

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