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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.88, 1,171.10 and 565.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.88, 1,171.10 and 565.43 is: 780.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.88 : 1,171.10 = 565.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.88/1,171.10 = 565.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.88x = 1,171.10 × 565.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.88x = 662,170.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,170.63/848.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.05

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