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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 849.66, 1,273.86 and 524.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 849.66, 1,273.86 and 524.37 is: 786.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    849.66 : 1,273.86 = 524.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    849.66/1,273.86 = 524.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    849.66x = 1,273.86 × 524.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    849.66x = 667,973.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,973.97/849.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.17

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