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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.56, 1,271.72 and 361.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.56, 1,271.72 and 361.02 is: 541.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.56 : 1,271.72 = 361.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.56/1,271.72 = 361.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.56x = 1,271.72 × 361.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.56x = 459,116.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,116.35/848.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.05

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