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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.72, 1,271.60 and 603.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.72, 1,271.60 and 603.97 is: 904.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.72 : 1,271.60 = 603.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.72/1,271.60 = 603.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.72x = 1,271.60 × 603.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.72x = 767,998.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,998.87/848.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 904.89

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