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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.59, 1,272.49 and 497.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.59, 1,272.49 and 497.30 is: 745.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.59 : 1,272.49 = 497.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.59/1,272.49 = 497.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.59x = 1,272.49 × 497.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.59x = 632,809.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,809.28/848.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.72

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