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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.76, 1,272.96 and 271.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.76, 1,272.96 and 271.68 is: 407.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.76 : 1,272.96 = 271.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.76/1,272.96 = 271.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.76x = 1,272.96 × 271.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.76x = 345,837.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,837.77/848.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.46

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