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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.67, 1,273.64 and 631.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.67, 1,273.64 and 631.59 is: 947.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.67 : 1,273.64 = 631.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.67/1,273.64 = 631.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.67x = 1,273.64 × 631.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.67x = 804,415.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,415.13/848.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 947.85

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