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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.61, 1,272.33 and 409.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.61, 1,272.33 and 409.62 is: 614.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.61 : 1,272.33 = 409.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.61/1,272.33 = 409.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.61x = 1,272.33 × 409.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.61x = 521,171.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,171.81/848.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.15

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