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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.48, 1,272.72 and 523.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.48, 1,272.72 and 523.96 is: 785.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.48 : 1,272.72 = 523.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.48/1,272.72 = 523.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.48x = 1,272.72 × 523.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.48x = 666,854.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,854.37/848.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785.94

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