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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.37, 1,169.13 and 624.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.37, 1,169.13 and 624.21 is: 860.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.37 : 1,169.13 = 624.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.37/1,169.13 = 624.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.37x = 1,169.13 × 624.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.37x = 729,780.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,780.59/848.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.21

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