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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 849.91, 1,272.03 and 748.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 849.91, 1,272.03 and 748.42 is: 1,120.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    849.91 : 1,272.03 = 748.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    849.91/1,272.03 = 748.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    849.91x = 1,272.03 × 748.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    849.91x = 952,012.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 952,012.69/849.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,120.13

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