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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.64, 1,169.73 and 652.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.64, 1,169.73 and 652.22 is: 898.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.64 : 1,169.73 = 652.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.64/1,169.73 = 652.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.64x = 1,169.73 × 652.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.64x = 762,915.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,915.45/848.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898.99

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