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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.72, 1,273.08 and 656.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.72, 1,273.08 and 656.48 is: 984.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.72 : 1,273.08 = 656.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.72/1,273.08 = 656.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.72x = 1,273.08 × 656.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.72x = 835,751.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 835,751.56/848.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 984.72

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