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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.70, 1,270.56 and 644.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.70, 1,270.56 and 644.07 is: 964.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.70 : 1,270.56 = 644.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.70/1,270.56 = 644.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.70x = 1,270.56 × 644.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.70x = 818,329.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,329.58/848.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 964.22

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