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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.82, 1,273.96 and 733.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.82, 1,273.96 and 733.62 is: 1,101.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.82 : 1,273.96 = 733.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.82/1,273.96 = 733.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.82x = 1,273.96 × 733.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.82x = 934,602.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 934,602.54/848.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,101.06

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