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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.16, 1,272.45 and 271.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.16, 1,272.45 and 271.02 is: 406.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.16 : 1,272.45 = 271.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.16/1,272.45 = 271.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.16x = 1,272.45 × 271.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.16x = 344,859.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,859.40/848.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.60

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