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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.75, 1,273.50 and 540.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.75, 1,273.50 and 540.52 is: 811.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.75 : 1,273.50 = 540.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.75/1,273.50 = 540.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.75x = 1,273.50 × 540.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.75x = 688,349.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,349.04/848.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.02

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