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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 849.72, 1,273.10 and 604.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 849.72, 1,273.10 and 604.97 is: 906.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    849.72 : 1,273.10 = 604.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    849.72/1,273.10 = 604.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    849.72x = 1,273.10 × 604.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    849.72x = 770,177.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,177.92/849.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.39

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