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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 849.72, 1,272.90 and 411.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 849.72, 1,272.90 and 411.40 is: 616.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    849.72 : 1,272.90 = 411.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    849.72/1,272.90 = 411.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    849.72x = 1,272.90 × 411.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    849.72x = 523,671.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,671.06/849.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.29

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