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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.92, 1,315.44 and 848.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.92, 1,315.44 and 848.04 is: 1,270.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.92 : 1,315.44 = 848.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.92/1,315.44 = 848.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.92x = 1,315.44 × 848.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.92x = 1,115,545.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,115,545.74/877.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,270.67

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