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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.94, 1,170.90 and 613.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.94, 1,170.90 and 613.23 is: 845.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.94 : 1,170.90 = 613.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.94/1,170.90 = 613.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.94x = 1,170.90 × 613.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.94x = 718,031.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,031.01/848.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.80

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