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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 849.70, 1,272.72 and 588.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 849.70, 1,272.72 and 588.94 is: 882.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    849.70 : 1,272.72 = 588.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    849.70/1,272.72 = 588.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    849.70x = 1,272.72 × 588.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    849.70x = 749,555.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,555.72/849.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882.14

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