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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.52, 1,273.82 and 524.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.52, 1,273.82 and 524.52 is: 787.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.52 : 1,273.82 = 524.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.52/1,273.82 = 524.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.52x = 1,273.82 × 524.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.52x = 668,144.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,144.07/848.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.42

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