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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.32, 1,273.20 and 733.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.32, 1,273.20 and 733.12 is: 1,100.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.32 : 1,273.20 = 733.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.32/1,273.20 = 733.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.32x = 1,273.20 × 733.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.32x = 933,408.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 933,408.38/848.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,100.30

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