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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.10, 1,168.61 and 650.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.10, 1,168.61 and 650.27 is: 897.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.10 : 1,168.61 = 650.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.10/1,168.61 = 650.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.10x = 1,168.61 × 650.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.10x = 759,902.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,902.93/847.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897.07

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