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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 849.84, 1,275.16 and 416.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 849.84, 1,275.16 and 416.76 is: 625.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    849.84 : 1,275.16 = 416.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    849.84/1,275.16 = 416.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    849.84x = 1,275.16 × 416.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    849.84x = 531,435.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,435.68/849.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.34

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