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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.54, 1,272.69 and 361.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.54, 1,272.69 and 361.22 is: 541.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.54 : 1,272.69 = 361.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.54/1,272.69 = 361.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.54x = 1,272.69 × 361.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.54x = 459,721.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,721.08/848.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.78

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