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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.42, 1,169.70 and 612.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.42, 1,169.70 and 612.17 is: 843.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.42 : 1,169.70 = 612.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.42/1,169.70 = 612.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.42x = 1,169.70 × 612.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.42x = 716,055.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,055.25/848.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.99

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