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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 849.91, 1,275.27 and 747.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 849.91, 1,275.27 and 747.04 is: 1,120.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    849.91 : 1,275.27 = 747.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    849.91/1,275.27 = 747.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    849.91x = 1,275.27 × 747.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    849.91x = 952,677.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 952,677.70/849.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,120.92

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