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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.78, 1,272.61 and 409.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.78, 1,272.61 and 409.91 is: 614.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.78 : 1,272.61 = 409.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.78/1,272.61 = 409.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.78x = 1,272.61 × 409.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.78x = 521,656.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,656.87/848.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.60

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