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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.09, 1,271.32 and 501.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.09, 1,271.32 and 501.53 is: 751.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.09 : 1,271.32 = 501.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.09/1,271.32 = 501.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.09x = 1,271.32 × 501.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.09x = 637,597.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,597.51/848.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.80

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