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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 849.30, 1,271.52 and 555.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 849.30, 1,271.52 and 555.84 is: 832.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    849.30 : 1,271.52 = 555.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    849.30/1,271.52 = 555.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    849.30x = 1,271.52 × 555.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    849.30x = 706,761.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,761.68/849.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.17

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