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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.30, 1,272.45 and 691.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.30, 1,272.45 and 691.70 is: 1,037.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.30 : 1,272.45 = 691.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.30/1,272.45 = 691.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.30x = 1,272.45 × 691.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.30x = 880,153.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 880,153.67/848.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,037.55

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