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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.75, 1,273.18 and 541.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.75, 1,273.18 and 541.20 is: 811.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.75 : 1,273.18 = 541.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.75/1,273.18 = 541.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.75x = 1,273.18 × 541.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.75x = 689,045.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,045.02/848.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.84

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