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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.88, 1,272.41 and 556.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.88, 1,272.41 and 556.27 is: 833.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.88 : 1,272.41 = 556.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.88/1,272.41 = 556.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.88x = 1,272.41 × 556.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.88x = 707,803.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,803.51/848.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.81

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