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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.34, 1,170 and 586.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.34, 1,170 and 586.35 is: 808.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.34 : 1,170 = 586.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.34/1,170 = 586.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.34x = 1,170 × 586.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.34x = 686,029.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,029.50/848.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808.67

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