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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.25, 1,272.59 and 271.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.25, 1,272.59 and 271.13 is: 406.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.25 : 1,272.59 = 271.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.25/1,272.59 = 271.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.25x = 1,272.59 × 271.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.25x = 345,029.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,029.61/848.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.75

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