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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.48, 1,272.20 and 502.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.48, 1,272.20 and 502.20 is: 752.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.48 : 1,272.20 = 502.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.48/1,272.20 = 502.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.48x = 1,272.20 × 502.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.48x = 638,896.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,896.33/848.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.99

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