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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.20, 1,169.19 and 553.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.20, 1,169.19 and 553.26 is: 763.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.20 : 1,169.19 = 553.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.20/1,169.19 = 553.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.20x = 1,169.19 × 553.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.20x = 646,866.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,866.06/847.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.53

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