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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 849.62, 1,273.55 and 437.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 849.62, 1,273.55 and 437.84 is: 656.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    849.62 : 1,273.55 = 437.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    849.62/1,273.55 = 437.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    849.62x = 1,273.55 × 437.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    849.62x = 557,602.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,602.58/849.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.30

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