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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.28, 1,272.57 and 524.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.28, 1,272.57 and 524.01 is: 786.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.28 : 1,272.57 = 524.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.28/1,272.57 = 524.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.28x = 1,272.57 × 524.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.28x = 666,839.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,839.41/848.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.11

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