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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.94, 1,273.55 and 416.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.94, 1,273.55 and 416.13 is: 624.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.94 : 1,273.55 = 416.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.94/1,273.55 = 416.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.94x = 1,273.55 × 416.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.94x = 529,960.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,960.28/848.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.26

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