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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.07, 1,169.07 and 553.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.07, 1,169.07 and 553.19 is: 763.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.07 : 1,169.07 = 553.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.07/1,169.07 = 553.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.07x = 1,169.07 × 553.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.07x = 646,715.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,715.07/847.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.47

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