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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.95, 1,171.24 and 671.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.95, 1,171.24 and 671.97 is: 927.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.95 : 1,171.24 = 671.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.95/1,171.24 = 671.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.95x = 1,171.24 × 671.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.95x = 787,038.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,038.14/848.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 927.07

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