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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 849.83, 1,273.32 and 571.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 849.83, 1,273.32 and 571.59 is: 856.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    849.83 : 1,273.32 = 571.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    849.83/1,273.32 = 571.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    849.83x = 1,273.32 × 571.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    849.83x = 727,816.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,816.98/849.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.43

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