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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.52, 1,171.20 and 553.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.52, 1,171.20 and 553.68 is: 764.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.52 : 1,171.20 = 553.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.52/1,171.20 = 553.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.52x = 1,171.20 × 553.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.52x = 648,470.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,470.02/848.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.24

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