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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.68, 1,171.36 and 553.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.68, 1,171.36 and 553.42 is: 763.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.68 : 1,171.36 = 553.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.68/1,171.36 = 553.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.68x = 1,171.36 × 553.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.68x = 648,254.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,254.05/848.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.84

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