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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 849.90, 1,274.10 and 575.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 849.90, 1,274.10 and 575.10 is: 862.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    849.90 : 1,274.10 = 575.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    849.90/1,274.10 = 575.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    849.90x = 1,274.10 × 575.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    849.90x = 732,734.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,734.91/849.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.14

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