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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.95, 1,273.61 and 271.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.95, 1,273.61 and 271.82 is: 407.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.95 : 1,273.61 = 271.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.95/1,273.61 = 271.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.95x = 1,273.61 × 271.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.95x = 346,192.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,192.67/848.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.79

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