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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.46, 1,273.77 and 721.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.46, 1,273.77 and 721.02 is: 1,082.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.46 : 1,273.77 = 721.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.46/1,273.77 = 721.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.46x = 1,273.77 × 721.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.46x = 918,413.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,413.65/848.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,082.45

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