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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.59, 1,274.93 and 499.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.59, 1,274.93 and 499.13 is: 747.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.59 : 1,274.93 = 499.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.59/1,274.93 = 499.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.59x = 1,274.93 × 499.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.59x = 636,353.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,353.32/851.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.25

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