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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.88, 1,170.44 and 554.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.88, 1,170.44 and 554.04 is: 763.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.88 : 1,170.44 = 554.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.88/1,170.44 = 554.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.88x = 1,170.44 × 554.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.88x = 648,470.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,470.58/848.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.91

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