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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.44, 1,270.68 and 712.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.44, 1,270.68 and 712.36 is: 1,066.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.44 : 1,270.68 = 712.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.44/1,270.68 = 712.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.44x = 1,270.68 × 712.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.44x = 905,181.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 905,181.60/848.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,066.88

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