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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.62, 1,271.85 and 361.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.62, 1,271.85 and 361.18 is: 541.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.62 : 1,271.85 = 361.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.62/1,271.85 = 361.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.62x = 1,271.85 × 361.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.62x = 459,366.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,366.78/848.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.31

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