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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.89, 1,273.47 and 355.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.89, 1,273.47 and 355.24 is: 532.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.89 : 1,273.47 = 355.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.89/1,273.47 = 355.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.89x = 1,273.47 × 355.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.89x = 452,387.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,387.48/848.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.92

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