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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.48, 1,271.70 and 501.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.48, 1,271.70 and 501.39 is: 751.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.48 : 1,271.70 = 501.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.48/1,271.70 = 501.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.48x = 1,271.70 × 501.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.48x = 637,617.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,617.66/848.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.49

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