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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.07, 1,273.32 and 574.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.07, 1,273.32 and 574.70 is: 862.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.07 : 1,273.32 = 574.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.07/1,273.32 = 574.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.07x = 1,273.32 × 574.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.07x = 731,770.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,770.64/848.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.87

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