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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.47, 1,271.79 and 555.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.47, 1,271.79 and 555.05 is: 831.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.47 : 1,271.79 = 555.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.47/1,271.79 = 555.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.47x = 1,271.79 × 555.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.47x = 705,907.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 705,907.04/848.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.98

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