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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.01, 1,168.83 and 532.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.01, 1,168.83 and 532.33 is: 734.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.01 : 1,168.83 = 532.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.01/1,168.83 = 532.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.01x = 1,168.83 × 532.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.01x = 622,200.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,200.35/847.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.58

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