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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.60, 1,273.47 and 361.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.60, 1,273.47 and 361.77 is: 542.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.60 : 1,273.47 = 361.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.60/1,273.47 = 361.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.60x = 1,273.47 × 361.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.60x = 460,699.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,699.14/848.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.89

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