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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 849.58, 1,271.14 and 503.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 849.58, 1,271.14 and 503.10 is: 752.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    849.58 : 1,271.14 = 503.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    849.58/1,271.14 = 503.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    849.58x = 1,271.14 × 503.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    849.58x = 639,505.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,505.44/849.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.74

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