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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.08, 1,167.08 and 625.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.08, 1,167.08 and 625.68 is: 862.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.08 : 1,167.08 = 625.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.08/1,167.08 = 625.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.08x = 1,167.08 × 625.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.08x = 730,215.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,215.49/847.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.04

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