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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 849.28, 1,274.34 and 626.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 849.28, 1,274.34 and 626.92 is: 940.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    849.28 : 1,274.34 = 626.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    849.28/1,274.34 = 626.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    849.28x = 1,274.34 × 626.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    849.28x = 798,909.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,909.23/849.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 940.69

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