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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.13, 1,170.07 and 533.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.13, 1,170.07 and 533.26 is: 735.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.13 : 1,170.07 = 533.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.13/1,170.07 = 533.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.13x = 1,170.07 × 533.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.13x = 623,951.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,951.53/848.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.68

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