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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.97, 1,274.00 and 438.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.97, 1,274.00 and 438.39 is: 657.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.97 : 1,274.00 = 438.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.97/1,274.00 = 438.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.97x = 1,274.00 × 438.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.97x = 558,506.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,506.67/848.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.86

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