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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.08, 1,168.11 and 567.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.08, 1,168.11 and 567.27 is: 782.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.08 : 1,168.11 = 567.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.08/1,168.11 = 567.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.08x = 1,168.11 × 567.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.08x = 662,633.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,633.76/847.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782.26

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