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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 849.16, 1,271.82 and 763.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 849.16, 1,271.82 and 763.72 is: 1,143.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    849.16 : 1,271.82 = 763.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    849.16/1,271.82 = 763.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    849.16x = 1,271.82 × 763.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    849.16x = 971,314.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 971,314.37/849.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,143.85

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