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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.88, 1,172.31 and 757.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.88, 1,172.31 and 757.20 is: 1,045.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.88 : 1,172.31 = 757.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.88/1,172.31 = 757.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.88x = 1,172.31 × 757.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.88x = 887,673.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 887,673.13/848.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,045.70

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