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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 849.90, 1,275.57 and 575.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 849.90, 1,275.57 and 575.58 is: 863.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    849.90 : 1,275.57 = 575.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    849.90/1,275.57 = 575.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    849.90x = 1,275.57 × 575.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    849.90x = 734,192.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,192.58/849.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.86

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