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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.88, 1,272.72 and 483.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.88, 1,272.72 and 483.40 is: 725.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.88 : 1,272.72 = 483.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.88/1,272.72 = 483.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.88x = 1,272.72 × 483.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.88x = 615,232.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,232.85/847.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.61

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