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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.40, 1,273.07 and 415.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.40, 1,273.07 and 415.56 is: 623.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.40 : 1,273.07 = 415.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.40/1,273.07 = 415.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.40x = 1,273.07 × 415.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.40x = 529,036.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,036.97/848.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.57

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