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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.22, 1,272.54 and 271.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.22, 1,272.54 and 271.09 is: 406.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.22 : 1,272.54 = 271.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.22/1,272.54 = 271.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.22x = 1,272.54 × 271.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.22x = 344,972.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,972.87/848.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.70

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