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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.26, 1,269.51 and 482.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.26, 1,269.51 and 482.50 is: 722.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.26 : 1,269.51 = 482.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.26/1,269.51 = 482.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.26x = 1,269.51 × 482.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.26x = 612,538.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,538.58/848.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.11

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