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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.93, 1,271.35 and 501.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.93, 1,271.35 and 501.44 is: 750.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.93 : 1,271.35 = 501.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.93/1,271.35 = 501.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.93x = 1,271.35 × 501.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.93x = 637,505.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,505.74/848.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.95

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