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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.72, 1,172.08 and 702.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.72, 1,172.08 and 702.92 is: 970.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.72 : 1,172.08 = 702.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.72/1,172.08 = 702.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.72x = 1,172.08 × 702.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.72x = 823,878.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,878.47/848.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 970.73

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