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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 849.09, 1,274.33 and 577.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 849.09, 1,274.33 and 577.10 is: 866.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    849.09 : 1,274.33 = 577.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    849.09/1,274.33 = 577.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    849.09x = 1,274.33 × 577.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    849.09x = 735,406.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,406.59/849.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.11

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