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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.95, 1,272.20 and 482.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.95, 1,272.20 and 482.96 is: 723.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.95 : 1,272.20 = 482.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.95/1,272.20 = 482.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.95x = 1,272.20 × 482.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.95x = 614,422.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,422.48/848.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.75

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