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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 849.16, 1,273.92 and 410.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 849.16, 1,273.92 and 410.72 is: 616.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    849.16 : 1,273.92 = 410.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    849.16/1,273.92 = 410.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    849.16x = 1,273.92 × 410.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    849.16x = 523,224.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,224.42/849.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.17

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