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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.70, 1,272.47 and 437.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.70, 1,272.47 and 437.58 is: 656.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.70 : 1,272.47 = 437.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.70/1,272.47 = 437.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.70x = 1,272.47 × 437.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.70x = 556,805.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,805.23/848.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.07

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