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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.85, 1,272.24 and 483.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.85, 1,272.24 and 483.87 is: 725.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.85 : 1,272.24 = 483.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.85/1,272.24 = 483.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.85x = 1,272.24 × 483.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.85x = 615,598.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,598.77/848.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.22

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