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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.04, 1,266.47 and 723.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.04, 1,266.47 and 723.30 is: 1,080.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.04 : 1,266.47 = 723.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.04/1,266.47 = 723.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.04x = 1,266.47 × 723.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.04x = 916,037.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 916,037.75/848.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,080.18

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