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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.14, 1,169.94 and 755.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.14, 1,169.94 and 755.52 is: 1,043.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.14 : 1,169.94 = 755.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.14/1,169.94 = 755.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.14x = 1,169.94 × 755.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.14x = 883,913.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 883,913.07/847.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,043.41

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