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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.24, 1,269.60 and 587.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.24, 1,269.60 and 587.60 is: 879.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.24 : 1,269.60 = 587.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.24/1,269.60 = 587.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.24x = 1,269.60 × 587.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.24x = 746,016.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,016.96/848.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 879.49

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