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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.98, 1,167.72 and 682.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.98, 1,167.72 and 682.83 is: 939.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.98 : 1,167.72 = 682.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.98/1,167.72 = 682.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.98x = 1,167.72 × 682.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.98x = 797,351.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,351.69/848.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 939.19

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