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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.02, 1,270.94 and 437.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.02, 1,270.94 and 437.08 is: 655.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.02 : 1,270.94 = 437.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.02/1,270.94 = 437.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.02x = 1,270.94 × 437.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.02x = 555,502.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,502.46/848.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.06

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