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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.87, 1,171.91 and 583.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.87, 1,171.91 and 583.48 is: 805.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.87 : 1,171.91 = 583.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.87/1,171.91 = 583.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.87x = 1,171.91 × 583.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.87x = 683,784.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,784.58/848.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.53

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