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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.40, 1,272.58 and 709.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.40, 1,272.58 and 709.89 is: 1,064.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.40 : 1,272.58 = 709.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.40/1,272.58 = 709.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.40x = 1,272.58 × 709.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.40x = 903,391.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 903,391.82/848.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,064.82

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