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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848, 1,270.72 and 462.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848, 1,270.72 and 462.72 is: 693.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848 : 1,270.72 = 462.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848/1,270.72 = 462.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848x = 1,270.72 × 462.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848x = 587,987.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,987.56/848
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.38

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