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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.19, 1,167.84 and 597.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.19, 1,167.84 and 597.80 is: 824.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.19 : 1,167.84 = 597.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.19/1,167.84 = 597.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.19x = 1,167.84 × 597.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.19x = 698,128.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,128.91/847.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.06

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