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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.94, 1,273.32 and 271.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.94, 1,273.32 and 271.77 is: 407.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.94 : 1,273.32 = 271.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.94/1,273.32 = 271.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.94x = 1,273.32 × 271.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.94x = 346,050.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,050.18/848.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.63

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