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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.61, 1,167.19 and 682.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.61, 1,167.19 and 682.46 is: 938.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.61 : 1,167.19 = 682.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.61/1,167.19 = 682.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.61x = 1,167.19 × 682.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.61x = 796,560.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,560.49/848.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 938.66

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