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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.32, 1,265.60 and 755.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.32, 1,265.60 and 755.98 is: 1,127.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.32 : 1,265.60 = 755.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.32/1,265.60 = 755.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.32x = 1,265.60 × 755.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.32x = 956,768.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 956,768.29/848.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,127.84

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