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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.24, 1,171.10 and 651.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.24, 1,171.10 and 651.36 is: 899.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.24 : 1,171.10 = 651.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.24/1,171.10 = 651.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.24x = 1,171.10 × 651.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.24x = 762,807.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,807.70/848.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.28

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