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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.60, 1,273.06 and 437.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.60, 1,273.06 and 437.40 is: 656.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.60 : 1,273.06 = 437.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.60/1,273.06 = 437.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.60x = 1,273.06 × 437.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.60x = 556,836.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,836.44/848.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.18

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