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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.23, 1,272.54 and 354.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.23, 1,272.54 and 354.48 is: 531.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.23 : 1,272.54 = 354.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.23/1,272.54 = 354.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.23x = 1,272.54 × 354.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.23x = 451,089.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,089.98/848.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.80

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