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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.96, 1,272.20 and 482.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.96, 1,272.20 and 482.97 is: 723.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.96 : 1,272.20 = 482.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.96/1,272.20 = 482.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.96x = 1,272.20 × 482.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.96x = 614,432.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,432.02/848.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.75

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