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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.08, 1,270.32 and 838.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.08, 1,270.32 and 838.36 is: 1,255.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.08 : 1,270.32 = 838.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.08/1,270.32 = 838.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.08x = 1,270.32 × 838.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.08x = 1,064,985.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,064,985.48/848.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,255.76

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