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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.40, 1,170.36 and 718.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.40, 1,170.36 and 718.80 is: 991.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.40 : 1,170.36 = 718.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.40/1,170.36 = 718.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.40x = 1,170.36 × 718.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.40x = 841,254.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 841,254.77/848.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 991.58

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