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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.89, 1,272.85 and 502.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.89, 1,272.85 and 502.27 is: 753.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.89 : 1,272.85 = 502.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.89/1,272.85 = 502.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.89x = 1,272.85 × 502.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.89x = 639,306.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,306.75/848.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.11

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