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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.12, 1,272.26 and 263.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.12, 1,272.26 and 263.13 is: 394.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.12 : 1,272.26 = 263.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.12/1,272.26 = 263.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.12x = 1,272.26 × 263.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.12x = 334,768.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,768.05/848.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.72

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