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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 849.88, 1,271.58 and 575.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 849.88, 1,271.58 and 575.02 is: 860.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    849.88 : 1,271.58 = 575.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    849.88/1,271.58 = 575.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    849.88x = 1,271.58 × 575.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    849.88x = 731,183.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,183.93/849.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.34

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