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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.19, 1,271.40 and 482.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.19, 1,271.40 and 482.21 is: 722.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.19 : 1,271.40 = 482.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.19/1,271.40 = 482.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.19x = 1,271.40 × 482.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.19x = 613,075.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,075.44/848.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.80

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