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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.85, 1,171.43 and 600.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.85, 1,171.43 and 600.60 is: 828.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.85 : 1,171.43 = 600.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.85/1,171.43 = 600.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.85x = 1,171.43 × 600.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.85x = 703,560.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,560.86/848.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.84

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