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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.87, 1,271.53 and 539.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.87, 1,271.53 and 539.19 is: 807.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.87 : 1,271.53 = 539.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.87/1,271.53 = 539.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.87x = 1,271.53 × 539.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.87x = 685,596.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,596.26/848.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807.66

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