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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.34, 1,171.17 and 652.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.34, 1,171.17 and 652.50 is: 900.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.34 : 1,171.17 = 652.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.34/1,171.17 = 652.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.34x = 1,171.17 × 652.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.34x = 764,188.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,188.43/848.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900.80

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