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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.01, 1,273.19 and 587.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.01, 1,273.19 and 587.37 is: 881.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.01 : 1,273.19 = 587.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.01/1,273.19 = 587.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.01x = 1,273.19 × 587.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.01x = 747,830.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,830.67/848.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 881.87

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