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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.55, 1,272.58 and 437.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.55, 1,272.58 and 437.81 is: 656.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.55 : 1,272.58 = 437.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.55/1,272.58 = 437.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.55x = 1,272.58 × 437.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.55x = 557,150.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,150.34/848.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.59

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