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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.28, 1,272.84 and 625.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.28, 1,272.84 and 625.92 is: 939.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.28 : 1,272.84 = 625.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.28/1,272.84 = 625.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.28x = 1,272.84 × 625.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.28x = 796,696.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,696.01/848.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 939.19

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