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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.02, 1,171.48 and 759.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.02, 1,171.48 and 759.66 is: 1,050.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.02 : 1,171.48 = 759.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.02/1,171.48 = 759.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.02x = 1,171.48 × 759.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.02x = 889,926.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 889,926.50/847.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,050.66

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