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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.30, 1,273.72 and 692.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.30, 1,273.72 and 692.60 is: 1,039.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.30 : 1,273.72 = 692.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.30/1,273.72 = 692.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.30x = 1,273.72 × 692.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.30x = 882,178.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 882,178.47/848.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,039.94

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