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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.92, 1,273.40 and 438.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.92, 1,273.40 and 438.40 is: 657.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.92 : 1,273.40 = 438.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.92/1,273.40 = 438.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.92x = 1,273.40 × 438.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.92x = 558,258.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,258.56/848.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.61

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