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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.16, 1,265.16 and 722.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.16, 1,265.16 and 722.43 is: 1,078.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.16 : 1,265.16 = 722.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.16/1,265.16 = 722.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.16x = 1,265.16 × 722.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.16x = 913,989.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 913,989.54/847.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,078.89

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