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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.04, 1,271.34 and 666.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.04, 1,271.34 and 666.24 is: 998.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.04 : 1,271.34 = 666.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.04/1,271.34 = 666.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.04x = 1,271.34 × 666.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.04x = 847,017.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,017.56/848.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 998.79

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