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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.75, 1,272.62 and 328.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.75, 1,272.62 and 328.66 is: 492.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.75 : 1,272.62 = 328.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.75/1,272.62 = 328.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.75x = 1,272.62 × 328.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.75x = 418,256.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,256.93/848.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.79

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