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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.56, 1,169.86 and 627.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.56, 1,169.86 and 627.52 is: 865.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.56 : 1,169.86 = 627.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.56/1,169.86 = 627.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.56x = 1,169.86 × 627.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.56x = 734,110.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,110.55/848.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.13

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