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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.72, 1,273.34 and 415.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.72, 1,273.34 and 415.64 is: 623.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.72 : 1,273.34 = 415.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.72/1,273.34 = 415.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.72x = 1,273.34 × 415.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.72x = 529,245.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,245.71/848.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.58

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