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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.54, 1,270.73 and 587.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.54, 1,270.73 and 587.81 is: 880.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.54 : 1,270.73 = 587.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.54/1,270.73 = 587.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.54x = 1,270.73 × 587.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.54x = 746,938.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,938.51/848.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880.27

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