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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.47, 1,170.77 and 554.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.47, 1,170.77 and 554.13 is: 764.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.47 : 1,170.77 = 554.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.47/1,170.77 = 554.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.47x = 1,170.77 × 554.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.47x = 648,758.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,758.78/848.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.63

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