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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.88, 1,275.27 and 602.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.88, 1,275.27 and 602.69 is: 905.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.88 : 1,275.27 = 602.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.88/1,275.27 = 602.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.88x = 1,275.27 × 602.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.88x = 768,592.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 768,592.48/848.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905.42

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