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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.84, 1,274.06 and 483.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.84, 1,274.06 and 483.56 is: 725.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.84 : 1,274.06 = 483.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.84/1,274.06 = 483.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.84x = 1,274.06 × 483.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.84x = 616,084.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,084.45/848.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.80

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