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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 849.16, 1,270.65 and 502.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 849.16, 1,270.65 and 502.65 is: 752.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    849.16 : 1,270.65 = 502.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    849.16/1,270.65 = 502.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    849.16x = 1,270.65 × 502.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    849.16x = 638,692.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,692.22/849.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.15

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