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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.97, 1,273.76 and 293.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.97, 1,273.76 and 293.72 is: 440.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.97 : 1,273.76 = 293.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.97/1,273.76 = 293.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.97x = 1,273.76 × 293.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.97x = 374,120.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,120.95/848.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.68

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