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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.20, 1,169.46 and 649.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.20, 1,169.46 and 649.28 is: 895.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.20 : 1,169.46 = 649.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.20/1,169.46 = 649.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.20x = 1,169.46 × 649.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.20x = 759,306.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,306.99/848.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 895.20

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