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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.43, 1,272.67 and 409.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.43, 1,272.67 and 409.61 is: 614.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.43 : 1,272.67 = 409.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.43/1,272.67 = 409.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.43x = 1,272.67 × 409.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.43x = 521,300.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,300.52/848.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.43

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