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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.72, 1,170.78 and 600.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.72, 1,170.78 and 600.05 is: 827.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.72 : 1,170.78 = 600.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.72/1,170.78 = 600.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.72x = 1,170.78 × 600.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.72x = 702,526.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,526.54/848.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.75

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