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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.12, 1,272.51 and 437.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.12, 1,272.51 and 437.38 is: 656.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.12 : 1,272.51 = 437.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.12/1,272.51 = 437.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.12x = 1,272.51 × 437.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.12x = 556,567.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,567.24/848.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.24

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