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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.14, 1,167.66 and 650.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.14, 1,167.66 and 650.72 is: 896.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.14 : 1,167.66 = 650.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.14/1,167.66 = 650.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.14x = 1,167.66 × 650.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.14x = 759,813.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,813.88/847.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 896.92

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