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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.60, 1,270.50 and 556.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.60, 1,270.50 and 556.46 is: 833.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.60 : 1,270.50 = 556.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.60/1,270.50 = 556.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.60x = 1,270.50 × 556.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.60x = 706,982.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,982.43/848.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.12

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