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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.02, 1,168.92 and 672.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.02, 1,168.92 and 672.06 is: 927.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.02 : 1,168.92 = 672.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.02/1,168.92 = 672.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.02x = 1,168.92 × 672.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.02x = 785,584.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,584.38/847.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 927.47

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