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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.07, 1,269.40 and 553.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.07, 1,269.40 and 553.22 is: 828.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.07 : 1,269.40 = 553.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.07/1,269.40 = 553.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.07x = 1,269.40 × 553.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.07x = 702,249.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,249.74/848.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.05

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