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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.46, 1,272.71 and 521.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.46, 1,272.71 and 521.62 is: 782.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.46 : 1,272.71 = 521.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.46/1,272.71 = 521.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.46x = 1,272.71 × 521.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.46x = 663,870.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,870.99/848.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782.44

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