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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.49, 1,272.78 and 263.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.49, 1,272.78 and 263.89 is: 395.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.49 : 1,272.78 = 263.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.49/1,272.78 = 263.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.49x = 1,272.78 × 263.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.49x = 335,875.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,875.51/848.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.85

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