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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.58, 1,275.33 and 561.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.58, 1,275.33 and 561.84 is: 844.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.58 : 1,275.33 = 561.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.58/1,275.33 = 561.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.58x = 1,275.33 × 561.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.58x = 716,531.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,531.41/848.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 844.39

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