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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 849.93, 1,274.91 and 618.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 849.93, 1,274.91 and 618.49 is: 927.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    849.93 : 1,274.91 = 618.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    849.93/1,274.91 = 618.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    849.93x = 1,274.91 × 618.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    849.93x = 788,519.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,519.09/849.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 927.75

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