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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.29, 1,272.39 and 525.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.29, 1,272.39 and 525.73 is: 788.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.29 : 1,272.39 = 525.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.29/1,272.39 = 525.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.29x = 1,272.39 × 525.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.29x = 668,933.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,933.59/848.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.57

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