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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.93, 1,169.76 and 682.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.93, 1,169.76 and 682.47 is: 940.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.93 : 1,169.76 = 682.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.93/1,169.76 = 682.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.93x = 1,169.76 × 682.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.93x = 798,326.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,326.11/848.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 940.40

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