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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.81, 1,273.23 and 271.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.81, 1,273.23 and 271.69 is: 407.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.81 : 1,273.23 = 271.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.81/1,273.23 = 271.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.81x = 1,273.23 × 271.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.81x = 345,920.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,920.68/848.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.53

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