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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.20, 1,303.79 and 849.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.20, 1,303.79 and 849.70 is: 1,265.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.20 : 1,303.79 = 849.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.20/1,303.79 = 849.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.20x = 1,303.79 × 849.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.20x = 1,107,830.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,107,830.36/875.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,265.80

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