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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 849.58, 1,274.79 and 524.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 849.58, 1,274.79 and 524.86 is: 787.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    849.58 : 1,274.79 = 524.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    849.58/1,274.79 = 524.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    849.58x = 1,274.79 × 524.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    849.58x = 669,086.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,086.28/849.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.55

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