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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.12, 1,271.28 and 354.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.12, 1,271.28 and 354.41 is: 531.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.12 : 1,271.28 = 354.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.12/1,271.28 = 354.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.12x = 1,271.28 × 354.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.12x = 450,547.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,547.77/848.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.23

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