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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.23, 1,169.53 and 659.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.23, 1,169.53 and 659.23 is: 908.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.23 : 1,169.53 = 659.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.23/1,169.53 = 659.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.23x = 1,169.53 × 659.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.23x = 770,989.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,989.26/848.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.94

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