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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 849.95, 1,274.01 and 524.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 849.95, 1,274.01 and 524.95 is: 786.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    849.95 : 1,274.01 = 524.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    849.95/1,274.01 = 524.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    849.95x = 1,274.01 × 524.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    849.95x = 668,791.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,791.55/849.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.86

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