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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 849.48, 1,272.52 and 676.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 849.48, 1,272.52 and 676.44 is: 1,013.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    849.48 : 1,272.52 = 676.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    849.48/1,272.52 = 676.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    849.48x = 1,272.52 × 676.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    849.48x = 860,783.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 860,783.43/849.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,013.31

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