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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.98, 1,271.35 and 539.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.98, 1,271.35 and 539.92 is: 808.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.98 : 1,271.35 = 539.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.98/1,271.35 = 539.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.98x = 1,271.35 × 539.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.98x = 686,427.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,427.29/848.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808.53

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