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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 849.58, 1,272.93 and 676.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 849.58, 1,272.93 and 676.78 is: 1,014.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    849.58 : 1,272.93 = 676.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    849.58/1,272.93 = 676.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    849.58x = 1,272.93 × 676.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    849.58x = 861,493.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 861,493.57/849.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,014.02

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