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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.19, 1,272.50 and 271.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.19, 1,272.50 and 271.07 is: 406.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.19 : 1,272.50 = 271.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.19/1,272.50 = 271.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.19x = 1,272.50 × 271.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.19x = 344,928.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,928.86/848.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.66

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