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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 849.44, 1,271.86 and 483.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 849.44, 1,271.86 and 483.72 is: 724.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    849.44 : 1,271.86 = 483.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    849.44/1,271.86 = 483.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    849.44x = 1,271.86 × 483.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    849.44x = 615,224.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,224.12/849.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.27

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