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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.19, 1,171.77 and 725.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.19, 1,171.77 and 725.13 is: 1,001.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.19 : 1,171.77 = 725.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.19/1,171.77 = 725.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.19x = 1,171.77 × 725.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.19x = 849,685.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849,685.58/848.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,001.76

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