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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.84, 1,271.08 and 777.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.84, 1,271.08 and 777.56 is: 1,164.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.84 : 1,271.08 = 777.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.84/1,271.08 = 777.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.84x = 1,271.08 × 777.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.84x = 988,340.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 988,340.96/848.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,164.34

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