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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.58, 1,273.29 and 523.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.58, 1,273.29 and 523.86 is: 786.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.58 : 1,273.29 = 523.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.58/1,273.29 = 523.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.58x = 1,273.29 × 523.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.58x = 667,025.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,025.70/848.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.05

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