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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.82, 1,170.84 and 537.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.82, 1,170.84 and 537.78 is: 741.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.82 : 1,170.84 = 537.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.82/1,170.84 = 537.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.82x = 1,170.84 × 537.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.82x = 629,654.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,654.34/848.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.80

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