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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 849.56, 1,274.10 and 605.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 849.56, 1,274.10 and 605.36 is: 907.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    849.56 : 1,274.10 = 605.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    849.56/1,274.10 = 605.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    849.56x = 1,274.10 × 605.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    849.56x = 771,289.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771,289.18/849.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 907.87

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