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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.96, 1,273.62 and 502.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.96, 1,273.62 and 502.61 is: 754.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.96 : 1,273.62 = 502.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.96/1,273.62 = 502.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.96x = 1,273.62 × 502.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.96x = 640,127.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640,127.78/848.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.02

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