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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.10, 1,168.65 and 626.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.10, 1,168.65 and 626.70 is: 863.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.10 : 1,168.65 = 626.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.10/1,168.65 = 626.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.10x = 1,168.65 × 626.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.10x = 732,392.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,392.96/848.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.57

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