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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.91, 1,171.77 and 725.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.91, 1,171.77 and 725.79 is: 1,001.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.91 : 1,171.77 = 725.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.91/1,171.77 = 725.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.91x = 1,171.77 × 725.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.91x = 850,458.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,458.95/848.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,001.82

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