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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.19, 1,272.86 and 437.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.19, 1,272.86 and 437.61 is: 656.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.19 : 1,272.86 = 437.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.19/1,272.86 = 437.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.19x = 1,272.86 × 437.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.19x = 557,016.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,016.26/848.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.71

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