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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 849.43, 1,274.18 and 410.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 849.43, 1,274.18 and 410.62 is: 615.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    849.43 : 1,274.18 = 410.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    849.43/1,274.18 = 410.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    849.43x = 1,274.18 × 410.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    849.43x = 523,203.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,203.79/849.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.95

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