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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.23, 1,271.41 and 437.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.23, 1,271.41 and 437.39 is: 655.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.23 : 1,271.41 = 437.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.23/1,271.41 = 437.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.23x = 1,271.41 × 437.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.23x = 556,102.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,102.02/848.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.60

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