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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.80, 1,271.40 and 665.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.80, 1,271.40 and 665.20 is: 996.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.80 : 1,271.40 = 665.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.80/1,271.40 = 665.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.80x = 1,271.40 × 665.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.80x = 845,735.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,735.28/848.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 996.39

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