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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.36, 1,272.33 and 629.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.36, 1,272.33 and 629.25 is: 943.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.36 : 1,272.33 = 629.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.36/1,272.33 = 629.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.36x = 1,272.33 × 629.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.36x = 800,613.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,613.65/848.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 943.72

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