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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 849.36, 1,272.84 and 502.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 849.36, 1,272.84 and 502.77 is: 753.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    849.36 : 1,272.84 = 502.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    849.36/1,272.84 = 502.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    849.36x = 1,272.84 × 502.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    849.36x = 639,945.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,945.77/849.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.44

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