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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.09, 1,271.52 and 415.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.09, 1,271.52 and 415.55 is: 623.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.09 : 1,271.52 = 415.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.09/1,271.52 = 415.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.09x = 1,271.52 × 415.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.09x = 528,373.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,373.78/848.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.02

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