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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.68, 1,272.54 and 271.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.68, 1,272.54 and 271.24 is: 406.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.68 : 1,272.54 = 271.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.68/1,272.54 = 271.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.68x = 1,272.54 × 271.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.68x = 345,163.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,163.75/848.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.71

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