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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.51, 1,303.68 and 848.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.51, 1,303.68 and 848.92 is: 1,274.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.51 : 1,303.68 = 848.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.51/1,303.68 = 848.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.51x = 1,303.68 × 848.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.51x = 1,106,709.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,106,709.26/868.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,274.27

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