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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.81, 1,272.11 and 361.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.81, 1,272.11 and 361.26 is: 541.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.81 : 1,272.11 = 361.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.81/1,272.11 = 361.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.81x = 1,272.11 × 361.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.81x = 459,560.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,560.65/848.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.42

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