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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.56, 1,271.92 and 360.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.56, 1,271.92 and 360.88 is: 540.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.56 : 1,271.92 = 360.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.56/1,271.92 = 360.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.56x = 1,271.92 × 360.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.56x = 459,010.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,010.49/848.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.93

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