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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.37, 1,272.56 and 497.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.37, 1,272.56 and 497.09 is: 745.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.37 : 1,272.56 = 497.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.37/1,272.56 = 497.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.37x = 1,272.56 × 497.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.37x = 632,573.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,573.18/848.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.63

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