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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.85, 1,271.64 and 496.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.85, 1,271.64 and 496.61 is: 743.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.85 : 1,271.64 = 496.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.85/1,271.64 = 496.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.85x = 1,271.64 × 496.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.85x = 631,500.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,500.45/848.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.94

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