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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.03, 1,271.99 and 270.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.03, 1,271.99 and 270.86 is: 406.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.03 : 1,271.99 = 270.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.03/1,271.99 = 270.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.03x = 1,271.99 × 270.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.03x = 344,525.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,525.53/848.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.27

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