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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 849.30, 1,272.69 and 556.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 849.30, 1,272.69 and 556.26 is: 833.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    849.30 : 1,272.69 = 556.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    849.30/1,272.69 = 556.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    849.30x = 1,272.69 × 556.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    849.30x = 707,946.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,946.54/849.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.56

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