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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.41, 1,171.94 and 769.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.41, 1,171.94 and 769.81 is: 1,063.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.41 : 1,171.94 = 769.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.41/1,171.94 = 769.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.41x = 1,171.94 × 769.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.41x = 902,171.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 902,171.13/848.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,063.37

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