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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.77, 1,273.30 and 437.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.77, 1,273.30 and 437.79 is: 656.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.77 : 1,273.30 = 437.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.77/1,273.30 = 437.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.77x = 1,273.30 × 437.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.77x = 557,438.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,438.01/848.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.76

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