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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.04, 1,169.83 and 582.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.04, 1,169.83 and 582.18 is: 804.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.04 : 1,169.83 = 582.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.04/1,169.83 = 582.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.04x = 1,169.83 × 582.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.04x = 681,050.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,050.17/847.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.04

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