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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.36, 1,160.66 and 844.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.36, 1,160.66 and 844.72 is: 1,155.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.36 : 1,160.66 = 844.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.36/1,160.66 = 844.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.36x = 1,160.66 × 844.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.36x = 980,432.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 980,432.72/848.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,155.68

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