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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.48, 1,270.34 and 691.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.48, 1,270.34 and 691.36 is: 1,035.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.48 : 1,270.34 = 691.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.48/1,270.34 = 691.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.48x = 1,270.34 × 691.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.48x = 878,262.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 878,262.26/848.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,035.10

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