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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.60, 1,272.90 and 410.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.60, 1,272.90 and 410.06 is: 615.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.60 : 1,272.90 = 410.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.60/1,272.90 = 410.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.60x = 1,272.90 × 410.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.60x = 521,965.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,965.37/848.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.09

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