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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 849.99, 1,272.96 and 524.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 849.99, 1,272.96 and 524.37 is: 785.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    849.99 : 1,272.96 = 524.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    849.99/1,272.96 = 524.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    849.99x = 1,272.96 × 524.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    849.99x = 667,502.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,502.04/849.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785.31

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