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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.94, 1,272.78 and 574.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.94, 1,272.78 and 574.32 is: 861.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.94 : 1,272.78 = 574.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.94/1,272.78 = 574.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.94x = 1,272.78 × 574.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.94x = 730,983.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,983.01/848.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.05

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