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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.34, 1,271.66 and 408.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.34, 1,271.66 and 408.96 is: 613.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.34 : 1,271.66 = 408.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.34/1,271.66 = 408.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.34x = 1,271.66 × 408.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.34x = 520,056.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,056.03/848.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.03

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