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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.18, 1,175.09 and 824.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.18, 1,175.09 and 824.70 is: 1,143.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.18 : 1,175.09 = 824.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.18/1,175.09 = 824.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.18x = 1,175.09 × 824.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.18x = 969,096.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 969,096.72/847.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,143.91

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