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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.60, 1,271.10 and 704.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.60, 1,271.10 and 704.60 is: 1,055.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.60 : 1,271.10 = 704.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.60/1,271.10 = 704.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.60x = 1,271.10 × 704.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.60x = 895,617.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 895,617.06/848.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,055.41

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