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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.07, 1,272.11 and 483.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.07, 1,272.11 and 483.03 is: 724.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.07 : 1,272.11 = 483.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.07/1,272.11 = 483.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.07x = 1,272.11 × 483.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.07x = 614,467.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,467.29/848.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.55

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