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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.92, 1,171.90 and 600.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.92, 1,171.90 and 600.44 is: 828.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.92 : 1,171.90 = 600.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.92/1,171.90 = 600.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.92x = 1,171.90 × 600.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.92x = 703,655.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,655.64/848.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.88

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