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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.20, 1,168.80 and 567.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.20, 1,168.80 and 567.60 is: 783.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.20 : 1,168.80 = 567.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.20/1,168.80 = 567.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.20x = 1,168.80 × 567.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.20x = 663,410.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,410.88/847.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.06

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