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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 849.22, 1,272.34 and 604.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 849.22, 1,272.34 and 604.47 is: 905.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    849.22 : 1,272.34 = 604.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    849.22/1,272.34 = 604.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    849.22x = 1,272.34 × 604.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    849.22x = 769,091.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769,091.36/849.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905.64

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