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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.55, 1,270.37 and 605.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.55, 1,270.37 and 605.55 is: 906.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.55 : 1,270.37 = 605.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.55/1,270.37 = 605.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.55x = 1,270.37 × 605.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.55x = 769,269.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769,269.53/848.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.57

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