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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.20, 1,169.04 and 682.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.20, 1,169.04 and 682.12 is: 940.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.20 : 1,169.04 = 682.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.20/1,169.04 = 682.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.20x = 1,169.04 × 682.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.20x = 797,425.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,425.56/848.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 940.14

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