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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.04, 1,272.18 and 270.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.04, 1,272.18 and 270.78 is: 406.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.04 : 1,272.18 = 270.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.04/1,272.18 = 270.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.04x = 1,272.18 × 270.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.04x = 344,480.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,480.90/848.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.21

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