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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.42, 1,171.36 and 534.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.42, 1,171.36 and 534.11 is: 737.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.42 : 1,171.36 = 534.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.42/1,171.36 = 534.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.42x = 1,171.36 × 534.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.42x = 625,632.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,632.42/848.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.41

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