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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.02, 1,274.41 and 501.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.02, 1,274.41 and 501.51 is: 753.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.02 : 1,274.41 = 501.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.02/1,274.41 = 501.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.02x = 1,274.41 × 501.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.02x = 639,131.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,131.58/848.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.68

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