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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 849.20, 1,265.02 and 774.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 849.20, 1,265.02 and 774.32 is: 1,153.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    849.20 : 1,265.02 = 774.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    849.20/1,265.02 = 774.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    849.20x = 1,265.02 × 774.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    849.20x = 979,530.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 979,530.29/849.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,153.47

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