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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.14, 1,170.17 and 681.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.14, 1,170.17 and 681.97 is: 942.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.14 : 1,170.17 = 681.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.14/1,170.17 = 681.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.14x = 1,170.17 × 681.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.14x = 798,020.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,020.83/847.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 942.02

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