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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.74, 1,273.12 and 361.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.74, 1,273.12 and 361.46 is: 542.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.74 : 1,273.12 = 361.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.74/1,273.12 = 361.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.74x = 1,273.12 × 361.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.74x = 460,181.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,181.96/848.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.19

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