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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.38, 1,171.67 and 756.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.38, 1,171.67 and 756.76 is: 1,045.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.38 : 1,171.67 = 756.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.38/1,171.67 = 756.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.38x = 1,171.67 × 756.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.38x = 886,672.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 886,672.99/848.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,045.14

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