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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.52, 1,270.92 and 414.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.52, 1,270.92 and 414.76 is: 621.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.52 : 1,270.92 = 414.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.52/1,270.92 = 414.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.52x = 1,270.92 × 414.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.52x = 527,126.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,126.78/848.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.23

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