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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.64, 1,264.20 and 795.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.64, 1,264.20 and 795.52 is: 1,185.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.64 : 1,264.20 = 795.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.64/1,264.20 = 795.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.64x = 1,264.20 × 795.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.64x = 1,005,696.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,005,696.38/848.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,185.07

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