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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.61, 1,272.39 and 482.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.61, 1,272.39 and 482.90 is: 724.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.61 : 1,272.39 = 482.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.61/1,272.39 = 482.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.61x = 1,272.39 × 482.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.61x = 614,437.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,437.13/848.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.05

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