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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.53, 1,272.59 and 620.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.53, 1,272.59 and 620.11 is: 930.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.53 : 1,272.59 = 620.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.53/1,272.59 = 620.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.53x = 1,272.59 × 620.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.53x = 789,145.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,145.78/848.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 930.02

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