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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.90, 1,273.35 and 773.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.90, 1,273.35 and 773.30 is: 1,159.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.90 : 1,273.35 = 773.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.90/1,273.35 = 773.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.90x = 1,273.35 × 773.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.90x = 984,681.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 984,681.56/848.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,159.95

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