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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.72, 1,273.10 and 459.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.72, 1,273.10 and 459.02 is: 688.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.72 : 1,273.10 = 459.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.72/1,273.10 = 459.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.72x = 1,273.10 × 459.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.72x = 584,378.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,378.36/848.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.54

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