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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 849.74, 1,274.08 and 556.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 849.74, 1,274.08 and 556.88 is: 834.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    849.74 : 1,274.08 = 556.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    849.74/1,274.08 = 556.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    849.74x = 1,274.08 × 556.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    849.74x = 709,508.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,508.55/849.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.98

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