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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.52, 1,170.96 and 538.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.52, 1,170.96 and 538.56 is: 743.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.52 : 1,170.96 = 538.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.52/1,170.96 = 538.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.52x = 1,170.96 × 538.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.52x = 630,632.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,632.22/848.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.21

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