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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 849.76, 1,273.52 and 415.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 849.76, 1,273.52 and 415.60 is: 622.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    849.76 : 1,273.52 = 415.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    849.76/1,273.52 = 415.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    849.76x = 1,273.52 × 415.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    849.76x = 529,274.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,274.91/849.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.85

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