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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.73, 1,265.82 and 804.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.73, 1,265.82 and 804.99 is: 1,200.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.73 : 1,265.82 = 804.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.73/1,265.82 = 804.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.73x = 1,265.82 × 804.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.73x = 1,018,972.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,018,972.44/848.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,200.58

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