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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.06, 1,169.55 and 533.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.06, 1,169.55 and 533.36 is: 735.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.06 : 1,169.55 = 533.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.06/1,169.55 = 533.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.06x = 1,169.55 × 533.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.06x = 623,791.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,791.19/848.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.55

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