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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.08, 1,169.49 and 568.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.08, 1,169.49 and 568.27 is: 783.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.08 : 1,169.49 = 568.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.08/1,169.49 = 568.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.08x = 1,169.49 × 568.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.08x = 664,586.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,586.08/848.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.64

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