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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.19, 1,270.47 and 615.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.19, 1,270.47 and 615.96 is: 922.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.19 : 1,270.47 = 615.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.19/1,270.47 = 615.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.19x = 1,270.47 × 615.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.19x = 782,558.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 782,558.70/848.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 922.62

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