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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.07, 1,271.24 and 482.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.07, 1,271.24 and 482.10 is: 722.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.07 : 1,271.24 = 482.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.07/1,271.24 = 482.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.07x = 1,271.24 × 482.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.07x = 612,869.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,869.30/848.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.66

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