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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 849.29, 1,274.31 and 503.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 849.29, 1,274.31 and 503.30 is: 755.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    849.29 : 1,274.31 = 503.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    849.29/1,274.31 = 503.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    849.29x = 1,274.31 × 503.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    849.29x = 641,353.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,353.85/849.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.17

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