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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.04, 1,270.38 and 662.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.04, 1,270.38 and 662.28 is: 992.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.04 : 1,270.38 = 662.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.04/1,270.38 = 662.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.04x = 1,270.38 × 662.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.04x = 841,347.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 841,347.27/848.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 992.11

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