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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.31, 1,272.51 and 483.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.31, 1,272.51 and 483.81 is: 725.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.31 : 1,272.51 = 483.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.31/1,272.51 = 483.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.31x = 1,272.51 × 483.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.31x = 615,653.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,653.06/848.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.74

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