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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.12, 1,272.13 and 270.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.12, 1,272.13 and 270.99 is: 406.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.12 : 1,272.13 = 270.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.12/1,272.13 = 270.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.12x = 1,272.13 × 270.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.12x = 344,733.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,733.83/848.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.47

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