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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.96, 1,272.98 and 483.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.96, 1,272.98 and 483.04 is: 725.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.96 : 1,272.98 = 483.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.96/1,272.98 = 483.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.96x = 1,272.98 × 483.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.96x = 614,900.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,900.26/847.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.15

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