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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.81, 1,172.29 and 583.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.81, 1,172.29 and 583.96 is: 806.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.81 : 1,172.29 = 583.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.81/1,172.29 = 583.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.81x = 1,172.29 × 583.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.81x = 684,569.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,569.37/848.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806.50

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