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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 849.83, 1,274.67 and 411.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 849.83, 1,274.67 and 411.11 is: 616.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    849.83 : 1,274.67 = 411.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    849.83/1,274.67 = 411.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    849.83x = 1,274.67 × 411.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    849.83x = 524,027.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,027.99/849.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.63

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