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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 849.75, 1,274.61 and 439.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 849.75, 1,274.61 and 439.01 is: 658.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    849.75 : 1,274.61 = 439.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    849.75/1,274.61 = 439.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    849.75x = 1,274.61 × 439.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    849.75x = 559,560.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,560.16/849.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.50

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