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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.99, 1,273.49 and 484.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.99, 1,273.49 and 484.05 is: 726.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.99 : 1,273.49 = 484.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.99/1,273.49 = 484.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.99x = 1,273.49 × 484.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.99x = 616,437.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,437.01/848.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.08

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