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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.40, 1,171.12 and 553.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.40, 1,171.12 and 553.56 is: 764.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.40 : 1,171.12 = 553.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.40/1,171.12 = 553.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.40x = 1,171.12 × 553.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.40x = 648,285.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,285.19/848.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.13

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