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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.10, 1,271.79 and 270.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.10, 1,271.79 and 270.84 is: 406.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.10 : 1,271.79 = 270.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.10/1,271.79 = 270.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.10x = 1,271.79 × 270.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.10x = 344,451.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,451.60/848.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.15

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