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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.68, 1,170.35 and 637.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.68, 1,170.35 and 637.27 is: 878.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.68 : 1,170.35 = 637.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.68/1,170.35 = 637.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.68x = 1,170.35 × 637.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.68x = 745,825.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745,825.22/848.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 878.81

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