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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.68, 1,413.36 and 848.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.68, 1,413.36 and 848.64 is: 1,271.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.68 : 1,413.36 = 848.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.68/1,413.36 = 848.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.68x = 1,413.36 × 848.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.68x = 1,199,433.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,199,433.83/943.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,271.02

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