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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.72, 1,274.32 and 525.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.72, 1,274.32 and 525.44 is: 788.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.72 : 1,274.32 = 525.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.72/1,274.32 = 525.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.72x = 1,274.32 × 525.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.72x = 669,578.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,578.70/848.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.93

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