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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.07, 1,171.46 and 628.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.07, 1,171.46 and 628.16 is: 867.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.07 : 1,171.46 = 628.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.07/1,171.46 = 628.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.07x = 1,171.46 × 628.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.07x = 735,860.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,860.03/848.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 867.69

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