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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.30, 1,272.45 and 589.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.30, 1,272.45 and 589.10 is: 883.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.30 : 1,272.45 = 589.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.30/1,272.45 = 589.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.30x = 1,272.45 × 589.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.30x = 749,600.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,600.30/848.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883.65

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