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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.09, 1,271.78 and 292.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.09, 1,271.78 and 292.86 is: 439.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.09 : 1,271.78 = 292.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.09/1,271.78 = 292.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.09x = 1,271.78 × 292.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.09x = 372,452.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,452.03/848.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.17

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