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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 849.65, 1,275.20 and 575.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 849.65, 1,275.20 and 575.33 is: 863.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    849.65 : 1,275.20 = 575.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    849.65/1,275.20 = 575.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    849.65x = 1,275.20 × 575.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    849.65x = 733,657.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,657.94/849.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.48

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