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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.75, 1,272.36 and 300.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.75, 1,272.36 and 300.86 is: 451.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.75 : 1,272.36 = 300.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.75/1,272.36 = 300.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.75x = 1,272.36 × 300.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.75x = 382,801.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,801.77/848.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.02

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