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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 849.92, 1,274.16 and 524.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 849.92, 1,274.16 and 524.56 is: 786.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    849.92 : 1,274.16 = 524.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    849.92/1,274.16 = 524.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    849.92x = 1,274.16 × 524.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    849.92x = 668,373.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,373.37/849.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.40

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