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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.17, 1,271.92 and 574.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.17, 1,271.92 and 574.34 is: 861.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.17 : 1,271.92 = 574.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.17/1,271.92 = 574.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.17x = 1,271.92 × 574.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.17x = 730,514.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,514.53/848.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.28

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