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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.86, 1,271.10 and 667.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.86, 1,271.10 and 667.18 is: 999.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.86 : 1,271.10 = 667.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.86/1,271.10 = 667.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.86x = 1,271.10 × 667.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.86x = 848,052.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,052.50/848.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 999.05

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