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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.66, 1,271.34 and 502.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.66, 1,271.34 and 502.16 is: 752.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.66 : 1,271.34 = 502.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.66/1,271.34 = 502.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.66x = 1,271.34 × 502.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.66x = 638,409.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,409.74/848.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.26

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