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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 849.63, 1,274.18 and 362.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 849.63, 1,274.18 and 362.55 is: 543.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    849.63 : 1,274.18 = 362.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    849.63/1,274.18 = 362.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    849.63x = 1,274.18 × 362.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    849.63x = 461,952.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,952.15/849.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.71

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