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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.66, 1,275.52 and 576.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.66, 1,275.52 and 576.50 is: 866.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.66 : 1,275.52 = 576.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.66/1,275.52 = 576.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.66x = 1,275.52 × 576.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.66x = 735,337.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,337.28/848.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.47

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