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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.70, 1,273.05 and 613.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.70, 1,273.05 and 613.80 is: 920.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.70 : 1,273.05 = 613.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.70/1,273.05 = 613.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.70x = 1,273.05 × 613.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.70x = 781,398.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,398.09/848.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 920.70

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