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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 849.58, 1,274.59 and 686.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 849.58, 1,274.59 and 686.53 is: 1,029.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    849.58 : 1,274.59 = 686.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    849.58/1,274.59 = 686.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    849.58x = 1,274.59 × 686.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    849.58x = 875,039.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 875,039.37/849.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,029.97

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