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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 849.29, 1,271.53 and 540.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 849.29, 1,271.53 and 540.38 is: 809.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    849.29 : 1,271.53 = 540.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    849.29/1,271.53 = 540.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    849.29x = 1,271.53 × 540.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    849.29x = 687,109.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,109.38/849.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809.04

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