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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.24, 1,272.96 and 555.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.24, 1,272.96 and 555.74 is: 834.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.24 : 1,272.96 = 555.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.24/1,272.96 = 555.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.24x = 1,272.96 × 555.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.24x = 707,428.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,428.43/848.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.00

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