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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.16, 1,270.17 and 587.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.16, 1,270.17 and 587.43 is: 879.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.16 : 1,270.17 = 587.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.16/1,270.17 = 587.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.16x = 1,270.17 × 587.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.16x = 746,135.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,135.96/848.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 879.71

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