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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.25, 1,271.84 and 573.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.25, 1,271.84 and 573.93 is: 860.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.25 : 1,271.84 = 573.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.25/1,271.84 = 573.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.25x = 1,271.84 × 573.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.25x = 729,944.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,944.26/848.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.53

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