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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.61, 1,273.28 and 502.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.61, 1,273.28 and 502.11 is: 753.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.61 : 1,273.28 = 502.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.61/1,273.28 = 502.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.61x = 1,273.28 × 502.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.61x = 639,324.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,324.11/848.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.38

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