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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.19, 1,272.20 and 361.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.19, 1,272.20 and 361.17 is: 541.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.19 : 1,272.20 = 361.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.19/1,272.20 = 361.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.19x = 1,272.20 × 361.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.19x = 459,478.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,478.67/848.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.72

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