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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 849.62, 1,274.88 and 411.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 849.62, 1,274.88 and 411.41 is: 617.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    849.62 : 1,274.88 = 411.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    849.62/1,274.88 = 411.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    849.62x = 1,274.88 × 411.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    849.62x = 524,498.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,498.38/849.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.33

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