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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 849.08, 1,274.04 and 524.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 849.08, 1,274.04 and 524.36 is: 786.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    849.08 : 1,274.04 = 524.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    849.08/1,274.04 = 524.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    849.08x = 1,274.04 × 524.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    849.08x = 668,055.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,055.61/849.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.80

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