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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.65, 1,273.26 and 607.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.65, 1,273.26 and 607.06 is: 910.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.65 : 1,273.26 = 607.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.65/1,273.26 = 607.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.65x = 1,273.26 × 607.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.65x = 772,938.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 772,938.85/848.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 910.79

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