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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.70, 1,272.56 and 524.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.70, 1,272.56 and 524.32 is: 786.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.70 : 1,272.56 = 524.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.70/1,272.56 = 524.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.70x = 1,272.56 × 524.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.70x = 667,228.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,228.66/848.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.18

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