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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.59, 1,272.42 and 263.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.59, 1,272.42 and 263.41 is: 394.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.59 : 1,272.42 = 263.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.59/1,272.42 = 263.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.59x = 1,272.42 × 263.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.59x = 335,164.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,164.97/848.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.97

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