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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.71, 1,273.06 and 361.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.71, 1,273.06 and 361.45 is: 542.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.71 : 1,273.06 = 361.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.71/1,273.06 = 361.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.71x = 1,273.06 × 361.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.71x = 460,141.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,141.17/848.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.17

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