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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.42, 1,272.54 and 293.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.42, 1,272.54 and 293.06 is: 439.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.42 : 1,272.54 = 293.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.42/1,272.54 = 293.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.42x = 1,272.54 × 293.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.42x = 372,930.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,930.57/848.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.56

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