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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.46, 1,402.77 and 848.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.46, 1,402.77 and 848.43 is: 1,277.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.46 : 1,402.77 = 848.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.46/1,402.77 = 848.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.46x = 1,402.77 × 848.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.46x = 1,190,140.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,190,140.90/931.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,277.71

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