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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.88, 1,273.02 and 410.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.88, 1,273.02 and 410.13 is: 615.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.88 : 1,273.02 = 410.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.88/1,273.02 = 410.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.88x = 1,273.02 × 410.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.88x = 522,102.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,102.15/848.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.05

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