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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.83, 1,273.65 and 415.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.83, 1,273.65 and 415.75 is: 623.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.83 : 1,273.65 = 415.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.83/1,273.65 = 415.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.83x = 1,273.65 × 415.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.83x = 529,519.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,519.99/848.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.82

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