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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.18, 1,168.18 and 551.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.18, 1,168.18 and 551.90 is: 761.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.18 : 1,168.18 = 551.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.18/1,168.18 = 551.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.18x = 1,168.18 × 551.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.18x = 644,718.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,718.54/847.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.02

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