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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.15, 1,168.89 and 611.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.15, 1,168.89 and 611.45 is: 843.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.15 : 1,168.89 = 611.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.15/1,168.89 = 611.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.15x = 1,168.89 × 611.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.15x = 714,720.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,720.71/847.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.68

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