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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.25, 1,162.04 and 647.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.25, 1,162.04 and 647.18 is: 893.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.25 : 1,162.04 = 647.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.25/1,162.04 = 647.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.25x = 1,162.04 × 647.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.25x = 752,040.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,040.00/841.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 893.96

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