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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.28, 1,272.63 and 263.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.28, 1,272.63 and 263.25 is: 394.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.28 : 1,272.63 = 263.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.28/1,272.63 = 263.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.28x = 1,272.63 × 263.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.28x = 335,019.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,019.85/848.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.94

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