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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.78, 1,170.35 and 765.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.78, 1,170.35 and 765.86 is: 1,056.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.78 : 1,170.35 = 765.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.78/1,170.35 = 765.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.78x = 1,170.35 × 765.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.78x = 896,317.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 896,317.44/848.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,056.01

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