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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 849.53, 1,273.78 and 556.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 849.53, 1,273.78 and 556.68 is: 834.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    849.53 : 1,273.78 = 556.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    849.53/1,273.78 = 556.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    849.53x = 1,273.78 × 556.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    849.53x = 709,078.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,078.70/849.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.67

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