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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 849.90, 1,276.02 and 439.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 849.90, 1,276.02 and 439.32 is: 659.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    849.90 : 1,276.02 = 439.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    849.90/1,276.02 = 439.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    849.90x = 1,276.02 × 439.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    849.90x = 560,581.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,581.11/849.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.58

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