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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.61, 1,270.69 and 587.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.61, 1,270.69 and 587.82 is: 880.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.61 : 1,270.69 = 587.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.61/1,270.69 = 587.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.61x = 1,270.69 × 587.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.61x = 746,940.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,940.29/848.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880.19

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