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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.92, 1,272.48 and 437.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.92, 1,272.48 and 437.62 is: 655.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.92 : 1,272.48 = 437.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.92/1,272.48 = 437.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.92x = 1,272.48 × 437.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.92x = 556,862.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,862.70/848.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.97

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