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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.44, 1,170.01 and 639.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.44, 1,170.01 and 639.12 is: 881.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.44 : 1,170.01 = 639.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.44/1,170.01 = 639.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.44x = 1,170.01 × 639.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.44x = 747,776.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,776.79/848.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 881.35

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