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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.87, 1,272.63 and 361.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.87, 1,272.63 and 361.55 is: 542.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.87 : 1,272.63 = 361.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.87/1,272.63 = 361.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.87x = 1,272.63 × 361.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.87x = 460,113.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,113.01/848.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.03

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