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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 849.21, 1,272.81 and 484.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 849.21, 1,272.81 and 484.26 is: 725.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    849.21 : 1,272.81 = 484.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    849.21/1,272.81 = 484.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    849.21x = 1,272.81 × 484.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    849.21x = 616,370.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,370.97/849.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.82

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