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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.27, 1,169.84 and 649.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.27, 1,169.84 and 649.11 is: 895.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.27 : 1,169.84 = 649.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.27/1,169.84 = 649.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.27x = 1,169.84 × 649.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.27x = 759,360.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,360.85/848.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 895.19

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