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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.70, 1,271.37 and 482.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.70, 1,271.37 and 482.94 is: 723.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.70 : 1,271.37 = 482.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.70/1,271.37 = 482.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.70x = 1,271.37 × 482.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.70x = 613,995.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,995.43/848.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.45

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