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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.14, 1,270.50 and 710.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.14, 1,270.50 and 710.80 is: 1,064.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.14 : 1,270.50 = 710.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.14/1,270.50 = 710.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.14x = 1,270.50 × 710.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.14x = 903,071.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 903,071.40/848.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,064.77

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