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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.34, 1,272.06 and 415.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.34, 1,272.06 and 415.26 is: 622.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.34 : 1,272.06 = 415.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.34/1,272.06 = 415.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.34x = 1,272.06 × 415.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.34x = 528,235.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,235.64/848.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.67

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