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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 849.61, 1,274.78 and 503.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 849.61, 1,274.78 and 503.11 is: 754.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    849.61 : 1,274.78 = 503.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    849.61/1,274.78 = 503.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    849.61x = 1,274.78 × 503.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    849.61x = 641,354.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,354.57/849.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.88

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