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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.72, 1,273.04 and 416.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.72, 1,273.04 and 416.16 is: 624.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.72 : 1,273.04 = 416.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.72/1,273.04 = 416.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.72x = 1,273.04 × 416.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.72x = 529,788.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,788.33/848.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.22

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