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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.87, 1,272.41 and 355.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.87, 1,272.41 and 355.16 is: 532.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.87 : 1,272.41 = 355.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.87/1,272.41 = 355.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.87x = 1,272.41 × 355.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.87x = 451,901.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,901.00/848.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.35

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