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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.84, 1,274.16 and 713.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.84, 1,274.16 and 713.35 is: 1,070.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.84 : 1,274.16 = 713.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.84/1,274.16 = 713.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.84x = 1,274.16 × 713.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.84x = 908,915.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 908,915.67/848.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,070.77

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