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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.17, 1,272.75 and 458.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.17, 1,272.75 and 458.17 is: 687.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.17 : 1,272.75 = 458.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.17/1,272.75 = 458.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.17x = 1,272.75 × 458.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.17x = 583,135.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,135.87/848.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.52

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