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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.64, 1,273.68 and 678.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.64, 1,273.68 and 678.72 is: 1,018.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.64 : 1,273.68 = 678.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.64/1,273.68 = 678.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.64x = 1,273.68 × 678.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.64x = 864,472.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 864,472.09/848.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,018.66

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