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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.69, 1,271.04 and 587.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.69, 1,271.04 and 587.72 is: 880.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.69 : 1,271.04 = 587.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.69/1,271.04 = 587.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.69x = 1,271.04 × 587.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.69x = 747,015.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,015.63/848.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880.20

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