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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.39, 1,272.60 and 271.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.39, 1,272.60 and 271.26 is: 406.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.39 : 1,272.60 = 271.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.39/1,272.60 = 271.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.39x = 1,272.60 × 271.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.39x = 345,205.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,205.48/848.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.90

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