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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.40, 1,272.42 and 293.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.40, 1,272.42 and 293.05 is: 439.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.40 : 1,272.42 = 293.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.40/1,272.42 = 293.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.40x = 1,272.42 × 293.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.40x = 372,882.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,882.68/848.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.51

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