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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.16, 1,168.28 and 552.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.16, 1,168.28 and 552.40 is: 761.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.16 : 1,168.28 = 552.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.16/1,168.28 = 552.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.16x = 1,168.28 × 552.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.16x = 645,357.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,357.87/847.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.79

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