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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.76, 1,270.98 and 777.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.76, 1,270.98 and 777.48 is: 1,164.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.76 : 1,270.98 = 777.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.76/1,270.98 = 777.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.76x = 1,270.98 × 777.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.76x = 988,161.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 988,161.53/848.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,164.24

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