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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 849.82, 1,275.27 and 541.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 849.82, 1,275.27 and 541.89 is: 813.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    849.82 : 1,275.27 = 541.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    849.82/1,275.27 = 541.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    849.82x = 1,275.27 × 541.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    849.82x = 691,055.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,055.55/849.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.18

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