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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.53, 1,171.38 and 553.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.53, 1,171.38 and 553.78 is: 764.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.53 : 1,171.38 = 553.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.53/1,171.38 = 553.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.53x = 1,171.38 × 553.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.53x = 648,686.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,686.82/848.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.48

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