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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.64, 1,272.72 and 293.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.64, 1,272.72 and 293.40 is: 440.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.64 : 1,272.72 = 293.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.64/1,272.72 = 293.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.64x = 1,272.72 × 293.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.64x = 373,416.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,416.05/848.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.02

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