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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.40, 1,272.78 and 575.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.40, 1,272.78 and 575.04 is: 862.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.40 : 1,272.78 = 575.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.40/1,272.78 = 575.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.40x = 1,272.78 × 575.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.40x = 731,899.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,899.41/848.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.68

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