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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.04, 1,168.50 and 650.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.04, 1,168.50 and 650.21 is: 896.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.04 : 1,168.50 = 650.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.04/1,168.50 = 650.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.04x = 1,168.50 × 650.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.04x = 759,770.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,770.39/847.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 896.97

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