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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.20, 1,272.41 and 361.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.20, 1,272.41 and 361.19 is: 541.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.20 : 1,272.41 = 361.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.20/1,272.41 = 361.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.20x = 1,272.41 × 361.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.20x = 459,581.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,581.77/848.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.83

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