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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.08, 1,274.04 and 704.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.08, 1,274.04 and 704.08 is: 1,057.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.08 : 1,274.04 = 704.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.08/1,274.04 = 704.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.08x = 1,274.04 × 704.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.08x = 897,026.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 897,026.08/848.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,057.71

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