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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.09, 1,272.14 and 458.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.09, 1,272.14 and 458.42 is: 687.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.09 : 1,272.14 = 458.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.09/1,272.14 = 458.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.09x = 1,272.14 × 458.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.09x = 583,174.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,174.42/848.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.63

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