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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 849.42, 1,271.70 and 575.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 849.42, 1,271.70 and 575.10 is: 861.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    849.42 : 1,271.70 = 575.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    849.42/1,271.70 = 575.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    849.42x = 1,271.70 × 575.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    849.42x = 731,354.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,354.67/849.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.00

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