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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.66, 1,272.93 and 361.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.66, 1,272.93 and 361.34 is: 541.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.66 : 1,272.93 = 361.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.66/1,272.93 = 361.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.66x = 1,272.93 × 361.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.66x = 459,960.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,960.53/848.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.98

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