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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 849.71, 1,275.48 and 503.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 849.71, 1,275.48 and 503.44 is: 755.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    849.71 : 1,275.48 = 503.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    849.71/1,275.48 = 503.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    849.71x = 1,275.48 × 503.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    849.71x = 642,124.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,124.46/849.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.70

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