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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.46, 1,404.27 and 849.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.46, 1,404.27 and 849.43 is: 1,279.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.46 : 1,404.27 = 849.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.46/1,404.27 = 849.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.46x = 1,404.27 × 849.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.46x = 1,192,829.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,192,829.07/932.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,279.23

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